THAT WE MUST NOT BELIEVE EVERYONE; AND THAT WE ARE PRONE TO FALL IN OUR WORDS “Lord, be you my help in trouble, for vain is the help of man, (Psalm 60:11). How often have I failed to find faithfulness, where I thought I possessed it. How many times I have found it where I [...]
Tag: trust in God
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 [...]
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 xxxi (the neglect of every creature that the creator may be found)
OF THE NEGLECT OF EVERY CREATURE THAT THE CREATOR MAY BE FOUND “O Lord, I still need more grace if I would arrive where neither man nor any other creature may hinder me. For so long as anything keeps me back, I cannot freely fly unto You. He desired eagerly thus to fly, who cried, [...]
Blessed Night Loves 😊
I Pray All Is Well With Everyone... And Your Hearts And Minds Are Full Of Love, Joy, And Compassion... For Yourselves And Everyone Else... All Around The World. If That Be Not So For Some... Let Us Push On A Lil' Further... And Begin To Think Love, Show Love, And Be Love; For Love... Is [...]
Blessed Night, Loves 😊
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 [...]
Blessed Night, Loves 😊
I Pray All Is Well With Everyone… And Your Hearts And Minds Are Full Of Love, Joy, And Compassion… For Yourselves And Everyone Else…All Around The World. And A Beautiful World It Is… Evident In All The Nature Around Us. Even In Our Human Experiences - Good Or Bad - We Individuals Can Radiate That [...]
the imitation of Christ, the 2nd book: chapter i (admonitions concerning the inner life)
OF THE INWARD LIFE “The kingdom of God is within you, says the Lord. Turn you with all your heart to the Lord and forsake this miserable world, and you shall find rest unto your soul. Learn to despise outward things and to give yourself to things inward, and you shall see the Kingdom of [...]
the imitation of christ, the 1st book: chapters vii and viii (fleeing from vain hope and pride; the danger of too much familiarity)
OF FLEEING FROM VAIN HOPE AND PRIDE: “Vain is the life of that man who puts his trust in men or in any created thing. Be not ashamed to be the servant of others for the love of Jesus Christ, and to be reckoned poor in this life. Rest not upon thyself but build thy [...]
