love and joy

Ever so slowly, I see this truth rising in my heart:

Over time I realized that when we love God, we naturally run to Him - frequently and zealously. Jesus didn't command that we have a regular time with Him each day. Rather, He tells us to "love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." He called this the "first and greatest commandment". The results are intimate prayer and study of His Word. Our motivation changes from guilt to love.
- p. 57, Crazy Love by Francis Chan

Isn't it a marvel that the first and greatest commandment will bring us the greatest joy possible in life?