Jesus answered him, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest and most important commandment.” [Matthew 22:37-38 (GW)]

O Lord, I love you but I’m not sure it is with all of my being. You want all of me and I’m hesitant about surrendering completely to you. A part of me still wants to be in control. My apprehension keeps me from heeding your command. Don’t let my fear keep me from answering your call and living the life you have planned for me.

Whoever knows and obeys my commandments is the person who loves me. Those who love me will have my Father’s love, and I, too, will love them and show myself to them. [John 14:21 (GW)]