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 [...]
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the imitation of Christ, the 1st book: chapter xxii (the contemplation of human misery)
ON THE CONTEMPLATION OF HUMAN MISERY “You are miserable wheresoever you are, and whithersoever you turn, unless you turn yourself to God. Why are you disquieted because it happens not to you according to your wishes and desires? Who is he that have everything according to his will? Neither I, nor you, nor any man [...]
The Mark Of God: Understanding Your "I AM Presence" 