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In all their hard work, in all their diligence and doctrine, they had forgotten love. The greatest commandment. To “Love the Lord God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matt. 22:37. It is no wonder more and more people are becoming skeptical of the church. Despite their good intentions, many churches are unaware that their love for God has faded, and it shows. That glorious “honeymoon stage,” when they were first “on fire for the Lord,” has fizzled out. Leaving members spiritually exhausted. Attempting to do good works in their own limited strength. Jesus tells them to, “Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first” (Rev. 2:5). Remember God’s gift of the Holy Spirit. Now is the time to draw closer to God and go on a second honeymoon. Give the world hope that God’s love is alive and well. For “the Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God,” Rom. 8:16. Be a beacon of brotherly love. Reflecting Christ in all your hard work, all your diligence and doctrine. With the heart of a servant. Where God’s love flourishes, and it shows!