But we all suffer. For we all prize and love; and in this present existence of ours, prizing and loving yield suffering. Love in our world is suffering love. Some do not suffer much, though, for they do not love much. Suffering is for the loving. This, said Jesus, is the command of the Holy One: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." In commanding us to love, God invites us to suffer. Nicholas Wolterstorff
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I believe that the quote “But we all suffer. For we all prize and love; and in this present existence of ours, prizing and loving yield suffering” is very true. We all suffer but not all of us suffer for the same reasons. Some suffer because they don’t know how to love, while others suffer because they do love but don’t know how to show it.

Still others suffer because they don’t know how to treat their loved ones. One thing I always remember about suffering is that you should treasure every moment you are able to be with the people that matter most in your life. It is important that you cherish every moment you get to spend with the people who mean the most to you, no matter how sad it may be.

People who do not care for other people will never understand what it feels like to truly love someone without expectations, but only with the intention of giving out love freely.

Source: Lament For A Son

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