OF THE EXALTATION OF A FREE SPIRIT WHICH HUMBLE PRAYER MORE DESERVES THAN DOES FREQUENT READING “Lord, this is the work of a perfect man, never to slacken his mind from attention to heavenly things, and among many cares, to pass along as it were without care, not after the manner of one indifferent, but [...]
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the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxv (wherein firm peace of heart and true profit consist)
WHEREIN FIRM PEACE OF HEART AND TRUE PROFIT CONSIST “My Son, I have said, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give unto you, not as the world gives, give I unto you.”, (John 14:27). All men desire peace, but all do not care for the things which belong unto true peace. My peace [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxiv (avoiding of curious inquiry into the life of another)
OF AVOIDING OF CURIOUS INQUIRY INTO THE LIFE OF ANOTHER “” My Son, be not curious, nor trouble yourself with vain cares. What is that to you? Follow you Me, for what is it to you whether a man be this or that, or say or do thus or thus? You have no need to [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxiii (four things which brings great peace)
OF FOUR THINGS WHICH BRING GREAT PEACE “” My Son, now will I teach you the way of peace and of true liberty.” Do, O my Lord, as You say, for this is pleasing unto me to hear. “Strive My Son, to do another's will, rather than your own. Choose always to have less rather [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxii (the recollection of God’s manifold benefits)
OF THE RECOLLECTION OF GOD'S MANIFOLD BENEFITS “Open, O Lord, my heart in Your law, and teach me to walk in the way of Your commandments. Grant me to understand Your will, and to be mindful of Your benefits, both general and special, with great reverence and diligent meditation, that thus I may be able [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxi (that we must rest in God above all goods and gifts)
THAT WE MUST REST IN GOD ABOVE ALL GOODS AND GIFTS “Above all things and in all things, you shall rest always in the Lord, O my soul, for he himself is the eternal rest of the saints. Grant me, most sweet and loving Jesus, to rest in You above every creature, above all health [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xx (confession of our infirmity and of the miseries of this life)
OF CONFESSION OF OUR INFIRMITY AND OF THE MISERIES OF THIS LIFE “I will acknowledge my sin unto You, (Psalms 32:5); I will confess to You, Lord, my infirmity. It is often a small thing which casts me down and makes me sad. I resolve that I will act bravely, but when a little temptation [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xiv (meditation upon the hidden judgments of God, that we be not lifted up because of our well-doing)
OF MEDITATION UPON THE HIDDEN JUDGMENTS OF GOD, THAT WE MAY NOT BE LIFTED UP BECAUSE OF OUR WELL-DOING “You send forth Your judgments against me, O Lord, and shake all my bones with fear and trembling, and my soul trembles exceedingly. I stand astonished, and remember that the heavens are not clean in thy [...]
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I Pray All Is Well With Everyone… And Your Hearts And Minds Are Full Of Love, Joy, And Compassion… For All Gods Children… And All God's Creation; And No Matter Our Race, Color, Creed, Religion, Or Nationality… Each And Every Individual Is A Creation From The Eternal Light Of The Living God - And Have [...]
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 Mark Of God: Understanding Your "I AM Presence" 