January 22 – Loving God is not about the minimum, it is the desire to do more

“Whoever loves God does not only keep God’s commandments - he strives to do more than what he is obliged to do - he is zealous and full of fervor for the glory of God - he prays even more, practices devotion - he encourages others to love God.”
- Father Wenanty Katarzyniec
Loving God is not merely “doing one’s duty.” It is not something we do out of obligation, tradition, or fear. Father Wenanty shows us that true love always goes beyond the minimum. When we love, we do not ask: “How much do I have to do?” But rather: “What more can I do?”
That is why a person who loves God:
- does not stop at what is necessary,
- seeks depth in prayer,
- is ready for effort, sacrifice, and self-denial,
- desires that God be glorified, not forgotten.
This zeal is not fanaticism. It is the fire of the heart - born from gratitude. For if God loves us first, our response cannot be cold indifference. True love for God does not remain private. It begins to shine outward. That is why Father Wenanty says: a person who loves God encourages others to love Him - not by shouting, not by forcing, but through the example of life: through peace, honesty, and light in everyday life.
Reflection for today:
- Is my faith only “doing the minimum,” or is it a living relationship of love?
- What can I do today to give more to God - in prayer, in my heart, in my attitude?
- Does my life encourage others to turn to God, or does it leave Him unseen?
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