“My primary love language has always been physical touch. I used to wish Jesus could just give me a hug. There have been moments, chewing on God’s love, when His presence felt so real, it was like I finally got the hug from my Father I always wanted.”
From Habit to Lifestyle: Why This Blog Matters
By now, you’ve learned how to make CHEW on This™ a daily rhythm—even when life is busy. But what if God’s love could shape not just your routines, but your reactions, your relationships, and your ordinary moments?
This blog isn’t about adding more to your schedule. It’s about expanding your awareness—so that “chewing” on God’s love becomes the way you see, respond, and live, wherever you are and whatever you’re doing.
The goal: Move from “I do CHEW in the morning” to “God’s love is with me, shaping me, every hour of the day.”
Why Chewing All Day Long Changes Everything
Paul prayed that we would “grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ…and to know this love that surpasses knowledge” (Ephesians 3:18–19).
This kind of knowing is not just for quiet times or church services. It’s for car rides, work calls, soccer games, and late-night worries.
When you chew on God’s love all day, you start to notice His presence and power in the places you least expect—and you become a living reflection of His love to those around you.
How to CHEW on God’s Love in Every Moment
1. Confess—Bring Your Real Life to God, All Day Long
- “God, I’m feeling overwhelmed at work.”
- “I’m worried about my child.”
- “I’m grateful for this sunshine.”
- Brief Prayer: “Lord, help me notice Your love in this moment—whatever it looks like.”
2. Hear—Look for God’s Love in Scripture, Creation, and Community
- Recall a verse or truth that fits your situation.
- “Nothing can separate us from the love of God.” (Romans 8:39)
- “The Lord your God is with you… He will rejoice over you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17)
- Notice God’s love in a kind word, a beautiful sky, a needed break, or a friend’s encouragement.
- Brief Prayer: “Holy Spirit, open my eyes to see Your love right here, right now.”
3. Exchange—Chew on a Question That Makes God’s Love Personal
- “If I really believed God is loving me in this ordinary moment, how would that change my attitude?”
- “If I really believed God’s love is present in my frustration or fatigue, how would that change my reaction?”
- “If I really believed God delights in me as I serve my family, how would that change my motivation?”
- Brief Prayer: “Jesus, help me believe Your love is for me in this situation—not just in theory, but in practice.”
4. Walk—Let God’s Love Shape Your Response
- Pause before a meeting or chore and ask your chew question.
- Thank God for small reminders of His love—your child’s laughter, a friend’s text, a moment of peace.
- When you’re tempted to react out of fear, stress, or irritation, pause and chew: “If I believed God’s love is here, how would I respond?”
- Share a story of God’s love with a friend, or encourage someone else to look for His love in their day.
- Brief Prayer: “Father, help me walk in Your love, wherever I am and whatever I’m doing.”
Practical Ways to Chew All Day
- Set reminders: Use your phone or sticky notes to prompt you to pause and chew.
- Chew with others: Ask a friend or family member, “Where did you see God’s love today?” Share your chew question at lunch or in a group chat.
- Make it a family rhythm: At dinner or bedtime, talk about one way you experienced or shared God’s love that day.
- Turn ordinary tasks into worship: Offer your work, errands, or chores as acts of love to God (Colossians 3:23).
Mini-Testimonial
“I used to compartmentalize my faith, but now I pause to chew on God’s love when I’m driving, folding laundry, or even standing in line. It’s changed my stress level, my patience, and the way I see people around me.”
What Changes When You Chew All Day Long?
- You sense God’s presence in the ordinary, not just the extraordinary.
- You become more resilient, peaceful, and grateful—even when life is hectic.
- You see opportunities to love and serve others everywhere you go.
- You recover from setbacks faster, running to God instead of hiding.
- You become a living example of God’s love to your family, friends, and community.
Try This: The All-Day CHEW Challenge
For the next seven days, set a goal to pause and chew on God’s love at least five times each day—in different settings and situations.
Use a simple prayer, a chew question, or a conversation with a friend to help you notice and respond to God’s love in real time.
Notice what changes—and get ready for the next blog series, where we’ll apply CHEW on This™ to real-life challenges and opportunities!
This blog post is part of an in depth exploration of what it means to CHEW on God’s love. Return to the previous post in the series here.
Transparency Note: This series is crafted in collaboration with advanced AI tools and thoughtfully finalized by the 1st Principle Group staff to ensure biblical faithfulness and practical relevance for our readers.
