John Piper writes in Think about the connection between thinking and treasuring God.  A few worthwhile quotes to consider:

The way we glorify him is by knowing him truly, by treasuring him above all things, and by living in a way that shows he is our supreme treasure….  The main reason God has given us minds is that we might seek out and find all the reasons that exist for treasuring him in all things and above all things.

Thinking is indispensible on the path to passion for God.

Our thinking should be wholly engaged to do all it can to awaken and express the heartfelt fullness of treasuring God above all things.

I love God because I know God.  And I want to know him more because I love him.