Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. 1 Corinthians 13:7
“A soul which truly loves God regards all the things of this world as nothing. The loss of goods, the disgrace of the world, torments, sickness, and other afflictions are bitter to the senses, but appear light to him [or her] that loves. If we cannot bear our trials with patience and silence, it is because we love God only in words.”
Primus and Felician (died c. 297) in The Lives of the Saints by Alan Butler, 1894 (Global Grey edition, 2019) 9 June reading.
Primus and Felician were both early church martyrs. The kind of people remembered on the archways of St. Sophie Cathedral in Kyiv (pictured above).
We remember them for their deep and true love for God which empowered them to endure trials with patience and silence and give their lives in service to Christ.
Today I want to honor my wife. We’ve been married for 31 years (And yes, I plan to take her to Baskin Robbins to taste one of their 31 flavors tonight).
But life has not always been sweet. I’ve failed her more times than I can count. Yet because of her love for God, she’s exhibited patience and silence.
While Jenni not a martyr, I am sure she would past the test. Why? She exhibits deep love through detachment to things and attachment to God.
Re-read today’s post. Do you know anyone who exhibits deep love through detachment to things and attachment to God? If so, thank them for modeling love for God.
If not, perhaps your greatest act of generosity might be to deepen your love for God, and resolve to give your life in service to Christ to inspire others.
Happy Anniversary Jenni.