the imitation of Christ, the 1st book: chapter xxiii (meditation upon death)

OF MEDITATION UPON DEATH “Very quickly, will there be an end of you here. Take heed, therefore, how it will be with you in another world. Today man is, and tomorrow he will be seen no more. And being removed out of sight quickly, also he is out of mind. O the dullness and hardness [...]

Grateful Day, Everyone…

“When you say, “'I AM' the Resurrection and the Life”, you are dealing with the One Life of the Universe, and the only Life, the only Activity anywhere that can produce manifestation. Now what did I mean when I said, “'I AM' the Resurrection and the Life”? The Resurrection is the awakening of the Light [...]

Grateful Day, Everyone…

“When you feel any inability to conquer a destructive condition, don't let it build and keep on feeling that you are helpless before the onrushing destructive conditions. Arise with all the determination of your being, and if need be, demand the Sun Presence of My Victory to come into you – and right by your [...]

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 imitation of Christ, the 1st book: chapter xxi (compunction of heart)

OF COMPUNCTION OF HEART “If you will make any progress, keep yourself in the fear of God, and long not to be too free, but restrain all your senses under discipline and give not yourself up to senseless mirth. Give yourself to compunction of heart and you shall find devotion. Compunction opens the way for [...]