the imitation of christ, the 1st book: chapter xiii (resisting temptation)

OF RESISTING TEMPTATION “So long as we live in the world, we cannot be without trouble and trial. Wherefore it is written in Job, The life of man upon the earth is a trial. And therefore, ought each of us to give heed concerning trials and temptations, and watch unto prayer, lest the devil find [...]

the imitation of christ, the 1st book: chapter xii (the uses of adversity)

OF THE USES OF ADVERSITY “It is good for us that we sometimes have sorrows and adversities, for they often make a man lay to heart that he is only a stranger and sojourner, and may not put his trust in any worldly thing. It is good that we sometimes endure contradictions, and are hardly [...]

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! Now Look... We Go On And On And On In Toxic And Unproductive Repetition In This Country... Day After Day... Year After Year... While This Nation Allows Its Own [...]

understanding the “i am”… that is you…

“From this hour, will you remember Me with this Call that gives Me the opening to draw within and around you the Strengthening, the Cosmic Light's Indestructible Substance that strengthens everything that is constructive within your borders, holds Protection for the people that are trying to do that which is right, and enables you to [...]

the imitation of christ, the 1st book: chapter xi (seeking peace of mind and spiritual progress)

OF SEEKING PEACE OF MIND AND OF SPIRITUAL PROGRESS “We may enjoy abundance of peace if we refrain from busying ourselves with the sayings and doings of others, and things which concern not ourselves. How can he abide long time in peace who occupies himself with other men's matters, and with things outside himself, and [...]

the imitation of christ, the 1st book: chapters ix and x (obedience and subjection; danger of superfluity of words)

OF OBEDIENCE AND SUBJECTION “It is verily a great thing to live in obedience, to be under authority, and not to be at our own disposal. Far safer is it to live in subjection than in a place of authority. Many are in obedience from necessity rather than from love; these take it amiss and [...]