What kind of relationship with God do you have? As a follower of Christ, ask the Holy Spirit to use the following Bible verses to increase your love for God.
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God Loves You
God’s Love is Unconditional
“But God demonstrates his own love for us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” —Romans 5:8
God’s Love is Unstoppable
“For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor heavenly rulers, nor things that are present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” —Romans 8:38-39
God’s Love is Unfathomable
“I pray that you may have the power to comprehend, with all the saints, what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.” —Ephesians 3:18-19
God Demonstrates His Love for You. . .
God Died for You
“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” —Romans 5:8
God Forgives Your Sins
“Surely for my own welfare I had such great anguish; but Your love has delivered me from the pit of oblivion, for You have cast all my sins behind Your back.” —Isaiah 38:17
God Does Not Condemn You
“He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities.” —Psalm 103:9-10
God is Gracious to You
“But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.” —Ephesians 2:4-5
God Adopted You
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him.” —1 John 3:1
God Gives You His Attention
“What is mankind that you make so much of them, that you give them so much attention, that you examine them every morning and test them every moment?” —Job 7:17
God Gives You Good Gifts
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” —James 1:17
God is Faithful to You
“…if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.” —2 Timothy 2:13
You Demonstrate Your Love for God When You. . .
Love God Wholeheartedly
“Jesus said to him, ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’” —Matthew 22:37
Love God Above All Others
“Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.” —Matthew 10:37
Obey God
“Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” —John 14:21
Love Others
“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” —1 John 4:8
Sacrifice for One Another
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person?” —1 John 3:17
Serve God
“We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love, and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.” —1 Thessalonians 1:3
Thank God
“Give thanks to the Lord Almighty, for the Lord is good; his love endures forever.” —Jeremiah 33:11
Glorify God
“Because your love is better than life, my lips will glorify you.” —Psalm 63:3
Stay in God’s Love
“…keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.” —Jude 1:21
Cultivate Intimacy with God
Desire for God
“As a deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God! I thirst for God, for the living God. I say, ‘When will I be able to go and appear in God’s presence?’” —Psalm 42:1-2
Seek God
“When you seek me in prayer and worship, you will find me available to you. If you seek me with all your heart and soul,” —Jeremiah 29:13
“With all my heart I seek you. Do not let me stray from your commands.” —Psalm 119:10
“Seek the Lord while he makes himself available; call to him while he is nearby!” —Isaiah 55:6
Know God
“I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, will give you spiritual wisdom and revelation in your growing knowledge of him,” —Ephesians 1:17
“‘If people want to boast, they should boast about this: They should boast that they understand and know me. They should boast that they know and understand that I, the Lord, act out of faithfulness, fairness, and justice in the earth and that I desire people to do these things,’ says the Lord.” —Jeremiah 9:24
Love God
“We love because he loved us first.” —1 John 4:19
“…that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith, so that, because you have been rooted and grounded in love, you may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and thus to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.” —Ephesians 3:17-19
Fear God (Revere God’s Awesomeness)
“Who among the gods is like you, O Lord? Who is like you – majestic in holiness, fearful in praises, working wonders?” —Exodus 15:11
Trust God
“Some trust in chariots and others in horses, but we depend on the Lord our God.” —Psalm 20:7
“It is better to take shelter in the Lord than to trust in people.” —Psalm 118:8
“How blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord and does not seek help from the proud or from liars!” —Psalm 40:4
Enjoy God
“Then you will take delight in the Lord, and he will answer your prayers.” —Psalm 37:4
You Can Trust God Because . . .
God Has the Ability to Accomplish What Concerns You
“Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you.” —Jeremiah 32:17
God Is Committed to Your Well-being
“But the Lord watches over those who fear him, those who rely on his unfailing love.” —Psalm 33:18
“Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.” —Psalm 32:10
God Will Do What He Promises
“Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” —Hebrews 10:23
“For the word of the Lord is right and true; he is faithful in all he does.” —Psalm 33:4
“The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it.” —1 Thessalonians 5:24
You Demonstrate Reverential Respect for God When You. . .
Live a Righteous Life
“The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride and the evil way and perverse utterances.” —Proverbs 8:13
Obey God’s Commands
“If only it would really be their desire to fear me and obey all my commandments in the future, so that it may go well with them and their descendants forever.” —Deuteronomy 5:29
Serve God
“Serve the LORD with fear and rejoice with trembling.” —Psalm 2:11
Teach Others to Respect God
“Come children! Listen to me! I will teach you what it means to fear the LORD.” —Psalm 34:11
Worship God
“Who will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name, because you alone are holy? All nations will come and worship before you for your righteous acts have been revealed.” —Revelation 15:4
Promises for Those Who Fear God…
“How great is your favor, which you store up for your loyal followers. In plain sight of everyone you bestow it on those who take shelter in you.” —Psalm 31:19
“The angel of the Lord camps around the Lord’s loyal followers and delivers them. Taste and see that the Lord is good. How blessed is the one who takes shelter in him. Fear the Lord, you chosen people of his, for those who fear him lack nothing.” —Psalm 34:7-9
“But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear him. His salvation extends to the children’s children.” —Psalm 103:17
“He provides food for those who fear him; he remembers his covenant forever.” —Psalm 111:5
“He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them.” —Psalm 145:19
“Humility is the fear of the Lord; its wages are riches and honor and life.” —Proverbs 22:4
How to Enjoy God Every Day . . .
“Blessed are the people who know the joyful sound! They walk, O Lord, in the light of Your countenance.” —Psalm 89:15
Enjoy Living in God’s Presence
“You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” —Psalm 16:11
“Surely You have granted him unending blessings and made him glad with the joy of Your presence.” —Psalm 21:6
“And He said, ‘My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.’” —Exodus 33:14
Enjoy Speaking with God About Your Interests, Concerns and Desires
“‘Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.’” —Jeremiah 33:3
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” —Philippians 4:6-7
“It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer; and while they are still speaking, I will hear.” —Isaiah 65:24
Enjoy the Beauty of His handiwork
“Come and see the works of God; He is awesome in His doing toward the sons of men.” —Psalm 66:5
“Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced.” —1 Chronicles 16:12
“Who can utter the mighty acts of the Lord? Who can declare all His praise?” —Psalm 106:2
Enjoy Worshiping His Magnificent Attributes
“O Lord God, You have begun to show Your servant Your greatness and Your mighty hand, for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do anything like Your works and Your mighty deeds?” —Deuteronomy 3:24
“Who is like You, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like You, glorious in holiness, Fearful in praises, doing wonders?” —Exodus 15:11
“Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom. They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works.” —Psalm 145:3,5
Enjoy His Commands and the Hope They Bring
“…but whose delight is in the law of the Lord, and who meditates on his law day and night.” —Psalm 1:2
“Praise the Lord. Blessed are those who fear the Lord, who find great delight in his commands.” —Psalm 112:1
“Direct me in the path of your commands, for there I find delight.” —Psalm 119:35
Enjoy Peace with God Because of Your Righteousness in Christ
“I delight greatly in the Lord; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.” —Isaiah 61:10
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” —Romans 5:1
“Then I will rejoice in the Lord and be happy because of his deliverance.” —Psalm 35:9
Enjoy His Gifts and Daily Blessings
“Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” —Psalm 37:4
“For you are great and do marvelous deeds; you alone are God.” —Psalm 86:10
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” —James 1:17