the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter xi (the fewness of those who love the Cross of Jesus)

OF THE FEWNESS OF THOSE WHO LOVE THE CROSS OF JESUS “Jesus has many lovers of His heavenly kingdom, but few bearers of His Cross. He has many seekers of comfort, but few of tribulation. He finds many companions of His table, but few of His fasting. All desire to rejoice with Him; few are [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter x (gratitude for the Grace of God)

OF GRATITUDE FOR THE GRACE OF GOD “Why seek you rest when you are born to labour? Prepare yourself for patience more than for comforts, and for bearing the cross more than for joy. For who among the men of this world would not gladly receive consolation and spiritual joy if he might always have [...]

Blessed Night, Loves 😊

I Pray All Is Well With Everyone... And Your Hearts And Minds Are Full Of Love, Joy, And Compassion... For All God's Children... And All God's Creation. And What A Blessed And Beautiful Creation It Is; Even Amidst The Darkness Of War And The Hateful Energy... That Saturates The Atmosphere. Yet It Is Mankind's Obligation [...]

Grateful Day, Everyone…

“People must wake up to the hypnotic consciousness, the hypnotic feeling that the masses of the people use in the outer world today. Individuals in positions of trust, authority, and influence in the various nations of the world are using this hypnotic consciousness. It's what causes failure; and if you are going to have success, [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter ix (the lack of all comfort)

OF THE LACK OF ALL COMFORT “Wherefore one said, when the favour of God was present with him, I said in my prosperity I shall never be moved, but he goes on to say what he felt within himself when the favour departed: You did turn Your face from me, and I was troubled. In [...]