the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xlii (that our peace is not to be placed in men)

THAT OUR PEACE IS NOT TO BE PLACED IN MEN “”My Son, if you set your peace on any person because you have high opinion of him, and are familiar with him, you shall be unstable and entangled. But if you betake yourself to the ever-living and abiding Truth, the desertion or death of a [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xli (contempt of all temporal honor)

OF CONTEMPT OF ALL TEMPORAL HONOUR “”My Son, make it no matter of yours, if you see others honoured and exalted, and yourself despised and humbled. Lift up your heart to Me in heaven, and then the contempt of men upon earth will not make you sad." O Lord, we are in blindness, and are [...]

the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xl (that man hath no good in himself and nothing whereof to glory)

THAT MAN HATH NO GOOD IN HIMSELF AND NOTHING WHEREOF TO GLORY “Lord, what is man that You are mindful of him, or the son of man that you visit him? (Psalms 8:4). What has man deserved, that You should bestow your favour upon him? Lord, what cause can I have of complaint, if You [...]

Grateful Day, Everyone…

“Our Love is Boundless in the Gifts that It brings, Eternal in Its Ever-Expanding Presence, and All-Controlling in Its Mighty Cosmic Victory over everything wherever you abide. It is Security in every way, and It is the Healing of the nations and the Freedom of the Earth from distress for Eternity. May you become Our [...]