At the start of a new year, we pause to do a spiritual heart check. Before vision, before effort, before striving — we return to love.

In Malachi 1:1–5, God begins not with correction, but with a declaration: “I have loved you.” This message explores how disappointment, doubt, and spiritual performance slowly replace devotion — and how remembering God’s choosing love re-centers our hearts. If you’re weary from striving, questioning God’s care, or longing to reconnect with your first love, this message is for you!