We must seek to love God wholeheartedly from "summary" of Crazy Love by Francis Chan
The pursuit of wholehearted love for God is not just another item on an already crowded to-do list. It is not a mere obligation to check off and move on to the next task. Loving God wholeheartedly requires a radical shift in our priorities, a complete reordering of our lives. It demands our undivided attention, our deepest affections, our most sincere devotion. To love God wholeheartedly means to love Him above all else, to place Him at the center of our hearts and minds, to allow His love to permeate every aspect of our being. It is a love that is all-consuming, all-encompassing, all-satisfying. It is a love that leaves no room for idols or distractions, no space for competing affections or divided loyalties. Wholehearted love for God is not a passive, lukewarm sentiment. It is a passionate, active pursuit of intimacy with the Creator of the universe. It is a relentless pursuit of righteousness, a relentless pursuit of holiness, a relentless pursuit of His presence. It is a love that is marked by obedience, by humility, by surrender. It is a love that compels us to seek Him wit...
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