Learning to Love What God Loves

He started out chasing headlines. He wanted a front-row

seat as an eyewitness to Brazil's history. He chased big

bylines and even bigger dreams. But somewhere along the way, a

deeper question kept nagging at him. What if the story I'm

supposed to tell isn't just politics and power, but what God

is doing in the That's what journalist Franco Iocamini

wrestled with. He later wrote that journalism had become like

a religion to him. That is, until Jesus met him and began to

reorder his loves. What happens when the scoop you're chasing

can't satisfy the hunger in your soul?

Welcome to Daily Devotions for Busy Lives. I'm Bart Leger, and

for the next few minutes, we're going to look at what it means

to let our hearts be shaped by the heart of God. We're talking

about learning to love what God loves, not just with our

feelings, but with our actions and our decisions. and run from

evil so that you may live. Then the Lord God of Heaven's armies

will be your helper, just as you have claimed. Hate evil and love

what is good? Turn your courts into true halls of justice?

Perhaps even yet the Lord God of Heaven's armies will have mercy

on the remnant of His people. This is God's heart. Love what's

good, turn from what's evil, and live in a way that reflects His

character. In his Christianity Today testimony in the November

– December 2025 issue, Franco describes a simple, personal

moment of surrender that redirected his ambitions.

Someone shared with him God's plan of salvation: "Jesus Christ,

God in the flesh, came to earth out of love for all mankind,

died on the cross to redeem us from our sins, and rose again so

that those who put their faith in Him can have eternal life."

He eventually trusted Christ as his Savior. He didn't stop

caring about news, but as he grew in Christ, he wanted what

to witness God's work and to help others see it.

That shift now shapes his vocation: telling stories of the

church across Latin America and pointing beyond himself to the

one at work in ordinary places and people. As he puts it, he

"he wanted to be an eyewitness to Brazil's history.

Instead, God made him a witness to his work in the world."

Loving what God's love doesn't happen overnight. It happens as

Christ reshapes us from the inside out. And the prophet Amos

reminds us that this isn't just about what we feel, it's about

what we do. When God starts working on your heart, he often

begins by showing you where your loves and priorities are out of

order. Maybe you've been loving comfort more than obedience.

Maybe you've been working to win the approval of others rather

than God's. Or maybe your love of self has overshadowed your

compassion and love for others. When we're honest about these

things, God doesn't shame us just to make us feel bad. He

begins to soften our hearts to the things he loves. But loving

what God loves also takes practice. It takes time in his

word.

feels easier. Or choosing truth when a lie would protect your

reputation. Choosing mercy when resentment feels justified. Or

choosing justice when silence feels safer. Over time, these

small choices shape a heart that looks more like Jesus. And

here's the good news. You don't do that alone. God is the one

who transforms your desires. As you grow in him, the things that

used to appeal to you start to lose their grip. And the things

that matter to him begin to matter more to you. Here's

today's challenge. Ask God to reveal one area where your love

needs reordering. Maybe, Maybe, it's a habit, or an attitude, or

a relationship, or even a private thought pattern. Then,

pray this simple prayer: Lord, help me love what you love today.

Let's start there with this simple act of obedience. Lord,

thank you that you don't just change our behavior. You change

our hearts. Please, shape our desires and help us love what

you love and turn away from what pulls us from you. Make our

lives a reflection of your goodness and mercy. In Jesus'

name, amen. Thanks for joining me today on Daily Devotions for

Busy Lives. Remember, God is shaping your heart to love what

he loves. Come back next time for more encouragement to help

you live grounded in God's truth. Until then, God bless and have a

great day.