OF SEEKING DIVINE HELP AND THE CONFIDENCE OF OBTAINING GRACE “” My Son, I the Lord am a stronghold in the day of trouble, (Nahum 1:7). Come unto Me, when it is not well with you. “This it is, which chiefly hinders heavenly consolation, that you too slowly betake yourself unto prayer. For before you [...]
Tag: tribulation
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 xii (the inward growth of patience and of the struggle against evil desires)
OF THE INWARD GROWTH OF PATIENCE AND OF THE STRUGGLE AGAINST EVIL DESIRES “O Lord God, I see that patience is very necessary unto me; for many things in this life fall out contrary. For howsoever I may have contrived for my peace, my life cannot go on without strife and trouble. “You speak truly [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter xii (the royal way of the holy cross)
OF THE ROYAL WAY OF THE HOLY CROSS “Drink you lovingly your Lord's cup, if you desire to be His friend and to have your lot with Him. Leave consolations to God, let Him do as seems best to Him concerning them. But do you, set yourself to endure tribulations, and reckon them the best [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter xii (the royal way of the holy cross)
OF THE ROYAL WAY OF THE HOLY CROSS “If you willingly bear the Cross, it will bear you, and will bring you to the end which you seek, even where there shall be the end of suffering; though it shall not be here. If you bear it unwillingly, you make a burden for yourself and [...]
The Mark Of God: Understanding Your "I AM Presence" 