Love of God

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  Word of God  
 
I have called you by name;
you are mine.
Isaiah 43:1
 


A person’s love for God
depends on how deeply they are aware of God’s love for them.

 
St. Diadochus of Photice, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
My soul thirsts for you, my God.
Psalm 63:1
 


The soul hungers for God,
and nothing but God can satiate it.

 
St. John Vianney, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I love you, O Lord, my strength.
Psalm 18:1
 


it is fitting for us as human beings to submit ourselves to God
and thereby become his friends.

 
Diadochus of Photiké, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Live a life worthy of the Lord
and please him in every way.
Colossians 1:10
 


For the one who loves God,
it is sufficient to please the one we love.

 
St. Leo the Great, 5th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Your face, O Lord, I seek.
Psalm 27:8
 


Desire to see God, be fearful of losing him;
and find joy in everything that can lead to him.

 
St. Teresa of Avila, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
The love of God compels us.
2 Corinthians 5:14
 


If you love God,
he will give you prosperity in this life, and everlasting happiness.

 
St. Margaret of Scotland, 11th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
My soul yearns for you in the night,
my spirit within me earnestly seeks you.
Isaiah 26:9
 


The true vision of God consists in this:
that the soul looks up to God, and never ceases to desire him.

 
St. Gregory of Nyssa, 4th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence.
1 Chronicles 16:11
 


This is our glory; to persevere,
and to remain in the service of God.

 
St. Irenaeus, 2nd century

 

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