How to Grow Your Love for God

About this sermon

How do you actually learn to love God? In this reflection on Psalm 31, John Ortberg explores one surprising pathway to loving God more deeply: curiosity. Drawing from theologian Cornelius Plantinga Jr., relationship researcher John Gottman, and Dallas Willard, John invites us to think about building a "love map" for God. This episode explores: - Psalm 31 and loving God - Curiosity as a spiritual discipline - John Gottman's concept of love maps - Fascinating biblical images of God - The mystery and wonder of God's character - Learning to love God with all your mind Scriptures: - Psalm 31 - Deuteronomy 6:5 - Matthew 22:37 - Luke 23:46 - Psalm 78 #Psalm31 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #LoveGod #SpiritualFormation #DallasWillard #JohnGottman #BibleStudy #Psalms #ChristianFaith 📚 Today's Resources: Cornelius Plantinga, “Intellectual Love of God,” Pro Rege, March 2016 John Gottman, The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy 🙌 New episodes every weekday. 📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time. Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time. TEXT us at 51504 EMAIL US at connect@becomenew.com GET OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribe GET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504 SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our team DOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides 😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/ 🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/ Music Credits: Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKE Alta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF 00:00 Learning to Love God 00:31 Psalm 31: Love the Lord 01:11 The Greatest Commandment 02:15 Cornelius Plantinga on Loving God 03:01 Are Christians Interested in God? 03:29 Lovers Become Fascinated 03:50 John Gottman & Love Maps 04:48 The Jalapeño Ketchup Story 05:55 Curiosity as a Spiritual Discipline 06:25 Fascinating Images of God 07:13 God Like a Warrior Awakening 07:41 Via Negativa & Via Analogia 08:30 Dallas Willard on the Wonder of God 09:25 What Must It Be Like to Be God? 10:19 Letting God Be God 11:03 Giving God the Benefit of the Doubt 11:44 "God, You've Got Some Explaining to Do" 12:27 Loving People, Loving God 12:45 Learn More About God Every Day

Topics

• Love & Compassion