"We cannot escape the dangers which abound in life without the actual and continual help of God. Let us then pray to him for it continually. How can we pray to Him without being with Him? How can we be with Him but in thinking of Him often? And how can we often think of Him but by a holy habit which we should form of it? You will tell me that I am always saying the same thing. It is true, for this is the best and easiest method I know; and as I use no other, I advise the all the world to it. We must know before we can love. In order to know God, we must often think of Him; and when we come to love Him, we shall then also think of Him often, for our heart will be with our treasure. This is an argument which well deserves your consideration."
-Brother Lawrence (1614-1691) The Practice of The Presence of God But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Hebrews 11:6 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews11:1 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17 In the begining was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1 We love Him, because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil." John 3:16-19
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"Since by His mercy He gives us still a little time, let us begin in earnest, let us repair the lost time, let us return with a full assurance to that Father of mercies, who is always ready to receive us affectionately. Let us renounce, let us generously renounce, for the love of Him, all that is not Himself; He deserves infinitely more. Let us think of Him perpetually. Let us put all our trust in Him; I doubt not but we shall soon find the effects of it, in receiving the abundance of His grace, with which we can do all things, and without which we can do nothing but sin."
-Brother Lawrence (1614-1691) When dark days come-and they come to us all-
We feel so helpless and lost and small. We cannot fathom the reason why, And it is futile for us to try To find the answer, the reason or cause, For the master plan is without any flaws. And when the darkness shuts out the light, We must lean on faith to restore our sight, For there is nothing we need know If we have faith that wherever we go God will be there to help us to bear Our disappointments, pain, and care. For He is our Shepherd, our Father, our Guide, And you're never alone with The Lord at your side. So may the great Physician attend you, And may His healing completely mend you. -Helen Steiner Rice Be glad that your life has been full and complete,
Be glad that you've tasted the bitter and sweet. Be glad that you've walked in sunshine and rain, Be glad that you've felt both pleasure and pain. Be glad that you've had such a full, happy life, Be glad for your joy as well as your strife. Be glad that you've walked with courage each day, Be glad you've had strength for each step of the way. Be glad for the comfort that you've found in prayer. Be glad for God's blessings, His love, and His care. -Helen Steiner Rice Take me and break me and make me, dear God,
just what you want me to be. Give me the strength to accept what You send and the eyes with the vision to see All the small, arrogant ways that I have and the vain little things that I do. Make me aware that I'm often concerned more with myself than with You. Uncover before me my weakness and greed and help me to search deep inside So I may discover how easy it is to be selfishly lost in my pride. And then in Thy goodness and mercy, look down on this weak, erring one And tell me that I am forgiven for all I've so willfully done, And teach me me to humbly start following the path that the dear Savior trod So I'll find at the end of life's journey a home in the city of God. -Helen Steiner Rice To try to run away from life is impossible to do,
For no matter where you chance to go, your troubles will follow you; For though the scenery is different, when you look deep inside you'll find The same deep, restless longings that you thought you left behind. So when life becomes a problem much too great for us to bear, Instead of trying to escape, let us withdraw in prayer. For withdrawal means renewal if we withdraw to pray And listen in the quietness to hear what God will say. -Helen Steiner Rice They way we use adversity is strictly our own choice,
For in God's hands, adversity can make the heart rejoice. For everything God sends to us, no matter in what form, Is sent with plan and purpose; for by the fierceness of a storm, The atmosphere is changed and cleared, and the earth is washed and clean, And the high winds of adversity can make restless souls serene. And while it's very difficult for mankind to understand God's intentions and His purpose and the workings of His hand, If we observe the miracles that happen every day, We cannot help but be convinced that in His wondrous way God makes what seemed unbearable and painful and distressing Easily acceptable when we view it as a blessing. -Helen Steiner Rice Although it sometimes seems to us
our prayers have not been heard, God always knows our every need without a single word, And He will not forsake us even though the way is steep, For always He is near to us, a tender watch to keep. And in good time He will answer us, and in His love He'll send Greater things than we have asked and blessings without end. So though we do not understand why trouble comes to man, Can we not be contended just to know it is God's plan? -Helen Steiner Rice There's truly nothing we need know
If we have faith wherever we go. God will be there to help us bear Our disappointments, pain, and care, For He is our Shepherd, our Father, our Guide. You're never alone with The Lord at your side. -Helen Steiner Rice Are you almost disgusted with life, little man?
I'll tell you a wonderful trick That will bring you contentment, if anything can, Do something for somebody quick! Are you awfully tired with play, little girl? Wearied, discouraged, and sick- I'll tell you the loveliest game in the world, Do something for somebody, quick! Though it rains, like the rain of the flood, little man, And the clouds are forbidding and thick, You can make the sun shine in your soul, little man, Do something for somebody, quick! Though the stars are like brass overhead, little girl, And the walks like a well-heated brick, And our earthly affairs in a terrible whirl, Do something for somebody, quick! Unknown |
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