Poem – I Love You, Lord, in My Solitude

His Holiness Pope Shenouda III expresses in this poetic meditation a deep love for God in all circumstances of life — whether in joy or pain, success or failure, wealth or poverty. This love is not a temporary feeling but a faithful and constant relationship that springs from deep faith and complete trust in God.
Spiritual Dimensions:
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Constant Love for God: The Pope teaches that love for God should not depend on circumstances; it remains steadfast in both comfort and hardship.
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God in All Moments: True love reveals itself in times of need as well as in prosperity, in repentance as well as in tears, because God is the faithful companion at all times.
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Union with God: Loving God is not only through words, but through a deep spiritual relationship lived by heart, mind, and soul.
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Inner Peace: Whoever loves God finds peace and comfort even in times of pain, for His love fills the soul with endless grace.
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Trust in God’s Will: Whether the “palace” is built or destroyed, love stays strong because faith recognizes that God’s hand always works for good.
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Hope and Joy: Divine love brings true joy when the believer sees God’s work completed in their life with peace and blessing.
General Message:
The sermon invites every believer to love God in every condition of life — with a sincere, unconditional love rooted in personal relationship, making that love a source of lasting grace and deep joy.
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