Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma. This passage in Ephesians calls us to follow Christ’s example and walk in love, but it is important to note that he begins by saying “as dearly loved children.” I found the single most profound revelation for being able to not only love others well, but to love God well is to realize that I am wildly and irrevocably loved by God. God's love is not a casual or passive love, but rather a love that is intensely personal and pervasive. I encourage you to spend five minutes today thinking how much God loves you (ask Him for a revelation of how much He enjoys you) and see if it does not awaken and unlock your heart to love Him more. The greatest two commandments found in Matthew 22:37-40 (love God with all heart, soul, and mind and love your neighbor) are intrinsically tied. It is only as we gain a revelation of the depth of His love, that we are able to truly walk in the way of love, loving God, and loving others. How has God revealed His love for your recently? How has this been a catalyst for loving Him or loving others?