Learning to Love What God Loves

When your desires pull you one way, and God’s heart pulls you another, which voice wins? In this episode, discover how God shapes your heart so you can love what He loves and walk in His purposes with clarity and courage.Have you ever chased something you thought would finally satisfy you… only to find it didn’t?Career ambition, approval, influence, achievement—none of these are bad, but they make terrible substitutes for God.In this episode, Bart shares the story of Brazilian journalist Franco Iacomini, who once treated journalism “like a religion” until Jesus met him and began reshaping his desires. Franco later trusted Christ as his Savior, and the headlines he cared about most began to change. Today he tells stories of God’s work across Latin America, following a new love—God’s.Through Franco’s story and the truth of Amos 5:14–15, you’ll see that loving what God loves isn’t something you strive for; it’s something God forms in you as you walk with Him.Main Scripture:• Amos 5:14–15 (NLT) – “Do what is good and run from evil so that you may live! Then the Lord God of Heaven’s Armies will be your helper… Hate evil and love what is good.”By the end of this episode, you’ll discover:Why spiritual transformation begins with transformed desiresHow God redirects your ambitions, not by force but by loveWhat it looks like to align your heart with God’s heart in everyday lifeHow to recognize when your loves are drifting, and how to return quicklyToday’s Challenge:Ask God to show you one area of your life where your desires need to be realigned with His.Then pray: “Lord, help me love what You love.”Want to keep these devotions coming? Please consider supporting this podcast.https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/support/Encouraged by today’s devotion?Share this episode with someone who’s struggling to find direction or clarity in their spiritual life.https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/119And if this podcast has helped you, please follow and leave a review. It helps others find the same encouragement.https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/reviews/new/Connect with BartFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/dailydevotionsforbusylivesWebsite: https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.comFeeling spiritually drained? Start here. Download your free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus here.Mentioned in this episode:Join Our Private Facebook CommunityIf you're looking for a place to connect with other Daily Devotions listeners and pray for each other, I'd love for you to join our private Facebook community group. Come find us at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/groupSubscribe to the NewsletterIf you’d like weekly encouragement delivered straight to your inbox, plus a free copy of my eBook Making Time for Jesus, sign up for the Daily Devotions for Busy Lives newsletter at https://www.dailydevotionsforbusylives.com/subscribe.