Alamo-Girl, thank you for this ping, thanks for sharing your wisdom, I appreciate the contrast you made between John and Paul, as well as the similarities you pointed out.
It is a blessing to be who we are, know what He wants, and to do it, there is lasting fruit in that. And, indeed, we must stay focused on loving the LORD God with all our hearts. May our Father help us to love Him most of all, our Most Beloved.