He is One and there is no other than he. And to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbour as yourself is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices. Matthew 12:32-33
There is only one God, the only One who will love you unconditionally, who keeps calling you to return, and when you do, He will forgive you all your sins. He will help you walk safely if you submit to His ways and He will prosper you. Only the best will He give you, even honey from the rock for He is the God of the impossible. No one else can promise you this.
That is not to say your life will be all roses, but at the same time, when troubles come your way, you will know what to do and you will be able to come out of dark times with your integrity intact, and your place in the eternal Kingdom assured. God sends His angels to guide you, His Holy Spirit endows you with true wisdom so that you will always be filled with the consolation of joy and peace.
There is only one thing required of you, that you simply love Him. You don’t have to do anything else, just love Him for the compassionate, wise and gentle Father that He is, the caring, generous and passionate spouse that Jesus is, and the faithful, persevering and generous alter ego that the Holy Spirit is.
As Saint Augustine said: Love God and do whatever you please. It implies that the soul trained in love to God will do nothing to offend the One who is Beloved. Love Him. Trust Him.
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