Psalm 91:14

Because he set his love on Me, therefore I will save him; I will set him (securely) on high, because he knows My name (he confidently relies on Me, knowing I will never abandon him, no never).

When we love God, we get closer to Him by reading and meditating on His word.  We spend time praying and worshiping, and waiting on His presence.  We build a relationship with God and our confidence in Him.  God loved us first and rewarded us when we showed our love to Him.