God’s love PRECEDES our love for Him (1 John 4:10; Romans 5:8)

God’s love MOTIVATES our love for Him (1 John 4:19; Romans 5:5; John 14:15)

God’s love ACCOMPANIES our love for Him (John 17:26; Ephesians 3:17-19; Philippians 1:9)

God’s love FOLLOWS our love for Him (John 15:10)

The revelation of this first love, motivating love, accompanying love and following love then in turn CREATES more love until Jesus’ prayer is answered:

“That they [the saints] may love Me with the same [quality, strength, fervor and intensity of] love with which You [Father] have loved Me [Your Son].” (John 17:26; with my additions)

“Always remember: You are the Beloved – He is the Lover.” – St. John of the Cross

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