the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xlix (the desire after eternal life and how great blessings are promised to those who strive)

THE DESIRE AFTER ETERNAL LIFE, AND HOW GREAT BLESSINGS ARE PROMISED TO THOSE WHO STRIVE ““My Son, when you feel the desire of eternal happiness to be poured into you from above, and longest to depart from the tabernacle of this body, that you may contemplate My glory without shadow of turning, enlarge your heart, [...]

understanding the “i am”… that is you…

“Just as in the great oceans of the planet is there focused that ever-purifying, continuous motion, so in the Mountain Ranges are focused various Powers that continually surge forth through Radiation Their Wonderful Gifts and Blessings and Beauty to Life everywhere. And you, through your Love to Us and through your feeling of Oneness with [...]

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 [...]