John 14:15 – If ye love me, keep my commandments.
While we often associate love with feelings and relationships, this is not enough. If our love is only as deep as our emotions, then tomorrow it may die. Such love is not worthy of Christ. He gave His precious life for us. It is the least we can do to endeavor to obey His commandments. This is the essence of love, it is a living devotion to your beloved.
Christ said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” Because they were given out of love for us, Jesus’ commandments are not grievous. All of Christ’s words were given to improve our condition. Even the harsh words of Christ were honed to cut away our pride and self-righteousness before our Holy Father in Heaven.
May the Lord bless you to have an obedient heart and a love for His commandments. His words are life.