“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.” – Deuteronomy 6:5

Loving God is the most important thing we can do! When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment, He answered:

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” – Matthew 22:37

Loving God is more than just saying, “I love God.” It’s about showing that love in the way we live every day.

•Putting Him first – We don’t let anything be more important than Him (Exodus 20:3).

•Talking to Him in prayer – Just like we talk to our best friends, we talk to God every day (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

•Listening to Him – We read and obey His Word, the Bible, because it helps us know Him better (Psalm 119:105).

•Worshiping Him – We praise God with our words, songs, and actions (Psalm 100:2).

•Loving others – When we love others, we are showing our love for God (1 John 4:7).

Loving God is something kids can start doing now! Here are some ways they can live this out every day:

•Pray– Talking to God helps us grow closer to Him.

•Read or listen to Bible stories – The more we learn about God, the more we love Him.

•Sing worship songs – Music helps us praise God and remember His love.

•Be kind and honest – When we obey God’s commands, we show that we love Him.

•Say “thank you” to God – Gratitude shows we love and trust Him.

Loving God now will help kids grow into strong followers of Jesus who will:

•Stand firm in their faith when they face challenges (1 Corinthians 16:13).

•Make wise choices that honor God (Proverbs 3:5-6).

•Shine God’s love in their schools, families, and friendships (Matthew 5:16).

•Stay connected to Jesus as they grow up (John 15:5).

God has an amazing plan for every child, and it starts with loving Him with all their heart!