Help With Loving God

[Kevin42]

I have been thinking alot recently, and I am trying to figure out what I need to do to grow spiritually. I am able to say that I love God, and I believe in what He teaches us through Jesus and the Church. However, I still sin alot. I know that we are only human, and sin does happen, but I feel like I do it too much and to freely. I am worried that I intellectually believe in God, but that this belief does not effect my outward actions. I think this is because I don’t love God properly. I am worried that I merely like the idea of God and perfection of His teaching, but that this doesn’t translate into me* loving* Him for who He is, which is why I too frequently commit mortal sin. I was wondering if anyone had any advice, or has been through anything similar.

 

[Polish]

Dear Kevin,

I probably don’t have the “right” answer to your questions, but I can share an experience with you that may help.

If I change my focus from how much I love Him to how much He loves me, I’ve found that my soul strives more to please Him by avoiding sin and doing His Will. I think it has more to do with instead of us reaching up to try and gain higher levels of holiness, but to opening our hearts and humbly accepting His bending down to us and bestowing His graces on our poor souls.

He is All, i am nothing.

 

[puzzleannie]

you are definitely asking the right questions
“If you love Me you will keep My commandments” Jesus said. Participtation in the sacramental life of His Church is the way we obtain the grace to turn from sin and toward His love.

 

[Asbestos_Mango]

Hmmm…

If you have a lot of love for the Blessed Mother, or an affection for a particular saint, you could ask them to lead you to a closer relationship with God.

That’s kind of their job, you know.