32. How to Love God

How do you actually learn to love God?In this reflection on Psalm 31, John Ortberg explores one surprising pathway to loving God more deeply: curiosity.Drawing from theologian Cornelius Plantinga Jr., relationship researcher John Gottman, and Dallas Willard, John invites us to think about building a "love map" for God.This episode explores:- Psalm 31 and loving God- Curiosity as a spiritual discipline- John Gottman's concept of love maps- Fascinating biblical images of God- The mystery and wonder of God's character- Learning to love God with all your mindScriptures:- Psalm 31- Deuteronomy 6:5- Matthew 22:37- Luke 23:46- Psalm 78#Psalm31 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #LoveGod #SpiritualFormation #DallasWillard #JohnGottman #BibleStudy #Psalms #ChristianFaith📚 Today's Resources:Cornelius Plantinga, “Intellectual Love of God,” Pro Rege, March 2016John Gottman, The Relationship Cure: A 5 Step Guide to Strengthening Your Marriage, Family, and Friendships Dallas Willard, The Divine Conspiracy 🙌 New episodes every weekday.📲 Subscribe, like, and share to help others grow spiritually. One day at a time.Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.TEXT us at 51504EMAIL US at [email protected] OUR WEEKDAY EMAILS WITH EXTRA GOODIES at becomenew.com/subscribeGET A TEXT REMINDER FOR NEW VIDEOS: text NEW to 51504SEND US PRAYER REQUESTS: via text or email; we'll send you a written prayer from our teamDOWNLOAD FREE STUDY GUIDES: BecomeNew.com/study-guides😊 Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CnqywVp9s/🤳Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/become.new/Music Credits:Vikersund by RØRE - MB01V0UASAACPKEAlta by RØRE - MB01IWZVJASGKHF00:00 Learning to Love God00:31 Psalm 31: Love the Lord01:11 The Greatest Commandment02:15 Cornelius Plantinga on Loving God03:01 Are Christians Interested in God?03:29 Lovers Become Fascinated03:50 John Gottman & Love Maps04:48 The Jalapeño Ketchup Story05:55 Curiosity as a Spiritual Discipline06:25 Fascinating Images of God07:13 God Like a Warrior Awakening07:41 Via Negativa & Via Analogia08:30 Dallas Willard on the Wonder of God09:25 What Must It Be Like to Be God?10:19 Letting God Be God11:03 Giving God the Benefit of the Doubt11:44 "God, You've Got Some Explaining to Do"12:27 Loving People, Loving God12:45 Learn More About God Every Day