The Love of God

I was studying this talk from the October 2009 General Conference by Elder Uchtdorf. One of the parts that I really enjoyed from this talk is where he said,

"God the Eternal Father did not give that first great commandment because He needs us to love Him. His power and glory are not diminished should we disregard, deny, or even defile His name. His influence and dominion extend through time and space independent of our acceptance, approval, or admiration.

No, God does not need us to love Him. But oh, how we need to love God!

For what we love determines what we seek.

What we seek determines what we think and do.

What we think and do determines who we are—and who we will become."

It's difficult to always keep a good perspective on life, and the things that are really important in our lives. And when you really think about it, the greatest thing that we can do is just what the savior said, "love the Lord your God with all your heart, might, mind and strength."