the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xiii (the obedience of one in lowly subjection after the example of Jesus Christ)

OF THE OBEDIENCE OF ONE IN LOWLY SUBJECTION AFTER THE EXAMPLE OF JESUS CHRIST “” My Son, he who strives to withdraw himself from obedience, withdraws himself also from grace, and he who seeks private advantages, loses those which are common unto all. If a man submit not freely and willingly to one set over [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xii (the inward growth of patience and of the struggle against evil desires)

OF THE INWARD GROWTH OF PATIENCE AND OF THE STRUGGLE AGAINST EVIL DESIRES “O Lord God, I see that patience is very necessary unto me; for many things in this life fall out contrary. For howsoever I may have contrived for my peace, my life cannot go on without strife and trouble. “You speak truly [...]

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. Now Picture The Earth in Your Mind…. See The Shimmering Light Of Your Loving Heart Permeating In, Through, And All Around… The Blue Planet Mother Earth - Divinely [...]