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Intentional 21 Daily Devotional: Finding First Love - Amber Deluca

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As I am sitting on my couch wondering what I should write about, I find myself distracted by the background noise in my house. There’s a crying baby, laughing kids, dogs barking, and dishes clanking. So, I ask God again, “What should I write about?” Only the noises got louder and louder… and then it became clear to me. The noises in my house weren’t distractions, they were what I needed to focus on.

 

See, when you are a mother of five, a wife, have a full-time job, and are a follower of Christ, things can tend to get a bit chaotic. You get lost in what feels like the same routine every single day. To be honest, it can feel completely overwhelming at times. You forget that all this noise around you is something you once prayed so hard for. You become so complacent in your everyday routine that you forget to appreciate each day. You forget to thank God for what He has given you. If you are not putting God first in your family and marriage, the chaos WILL take over. It’s crucial to make Christ the foundation of your home. Without putting your focus on Him, you will start to see the repercussions, in your kids, your spouse, and even in yourself.


I was 15 when I met my husband. Young and in love, we would talk for hours on the phone, go on dates several times a week, and he’d drive 20 minutes after work just to see me for a few minutes. I had found my best friend, and deep down, I knew I would marry that man. 

Six years later, we did just that. We vowed and promised our love before God. The honeymoon phase was short but sweet, as we learned we were expecting our first child not long after. Becoming parents completely changed our lives. It transformed us into different people, better people. I used to think I didn’t have any talents or gifts from God until He made me a mother. I loved it so much that one child quickly turned into five! And if you think five kids sounds like a lot, I’m also the Preschool Director at Faith Chapel Learning Academy, where I oversee about 50 other families. In my life, kids are everywhere!


So how does one manage such a full and demanding schedule? It’s simple: through Jesus.

Let me expand on what I mean. As our family grew and life became busier, my attention to God started to waver. The noise of it all became overwhelming, and I often struggled to see the blessings right in front of me. But now, as I reflect and take inventory of that noise, I can see God’s hand in every part of it. Returning to my first love, the Lord, has brought clarity and peace. As I fasted and made Him central in my priorities again, I was reminded how important it is to hold onto that "first love" reality with God.


“You don’t love me or each other as you did at first! Look how far you have fallen! Turn back to me and do the works you did at first." Revelation 2:4-5 


In this year of 2025, my family and I are committing to putting God first in everything. We’re being more intentional with our time and learning to truly appreciate the blessings around us. We’re constantly looking for more areas of our life to ensure Jesus is established as King and it’s changing everything.


Engagement: Has your life been filled with chaotic noise lately? Have you struggled to see past the piles of laundry, endless to-do lists, and daily demands? If so, I encourage you to slow down and take inventory of your life. When you do, you’ll see God’s hand moving in every area. He loves you, longs for your attention, and is waiting with open arms to embrace you today.  


Here are three simple steps to help you reconnect with your first love: 

1. Slow down, embrace the noise, and thank God daily for His blessings.

2. Fall back in love with Jesus by listening to the old songs you used to listen to in order to connect with Jesus. Perhaps the songs that you enjoyed when you first fell in love with Him.

3. Be intentional with your time by putting God first and breaking out of complacent routines. Make a list of where empty minutes are spent that could better be put towards loving on Jesus. Attack those empty minutes by replacing them with intentional minutes of loving on your first love.


Amber Deluca

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