repentance and faith. We were so happy to receive the free gift of eternal life that Jesus was the sole object of our affection. Or maybe we felt more that way later on. God helped us, healed us, rescued us, or provided for us, and we could only respond with loving gratitude. Our hearts were moved in worship or humbled by the amazing gifts we had received, and it was natural to say, “I love you, Jesus, for loving me the way you do.” Perhaps that moment has long since passed. Now life is filled with