THAT WE MUST GIVE OURSELVES TO HUMBLE WORKS WHEN WE ARE UNEQUAL TO THOSE THAT ARE LOFTY “” My Son, you are not always able to continue in very fervent desire after virtues, nor to stand fast in the loftier region of contemplation, but you must, of necessity, sometimes descend to lower things because of [...]
Tag: patience
understanding the “i am”… that is you…
“My Beloved Friends of the Mountains, it is with Great Joy that I may spend a few moments with you and share with you the Beauties that are in My Domain and the Blessings which they pour forth to the people of this world, and which they are yet to bring into outer conditions for [...]
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, [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xlvi (having confidence on God when evil words are cast at us)
OF HAVING CONFIDENCE IN GOD WHEN EVIL WORDS ARE CAST AT US “” My Son, stand fast and believe in Me. For what are words but words! They fly through the air, but they bruise no stone. If you are guilty, think how you would gladly amend yourself; if you know nothing against yourself, consider [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxxvi (against vain judgments of men)
AGAINST VAIN JUDGMENTS OF MEN “My Son, anchor your soul firmly upon God, and fear not man's judgments, when conscience pronounces you pious and innocent. It is good and blessed thus to suffer; nor will it be grievous to the heart which is humble, and which trusts in God more than in itself. Many men [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxix (how when tribulation comes, we must call upon and bless God)
HOW WHEN TRIBULATION COMES, WE MUST CALL UPON AND BLESS GOD “Blessed be your name, O Lord, forevermore, who has willed this temptation and trouble to come upon me. I cannot escape it, but have need to flee unto You, that You may succour me and turn it unto me for good. Lord, now am [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xxvi (the exaltation of a free spirit which humble prayer more deserves than does frequent reading)
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 [...]
Blessed Night, Loves 😊
I Pray All Is Well With Everyone... And Your Hearts And Minds Are Full Of Love, Joy, And Compassion...For All God's Children... And All God's Creation. For Where The Love Of The Living God Flows... Peace Is Sure To Follow; And A Peace Of Mind In Anyone... Makes For More Loving And Gracious Individuals. Remember, [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 3rd book: chapter xix (bearing injuries and who shall be approved as truly patient)
OF BEARING INJURIES; AND WHO SHALL BE APPROVED AS TRULY PATIENT “” What say you My Son. Cease to complain; consider My suffering and that of My saints. You have not yet resisted unto blood, (Hebrews 12:4). It is little which you suffer in comparison with those who have suffered so many things, have been [...]
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 [...]
