Monday, October 17, 2016

Practicing Faith

Madame Jeanne Guyon

"Retire to your spirit as much as possible. This is done not by your own effort, but by giving up your effort and letting go of everything that worries you. Be quiet, so that you may settle down deep within, just as you leave water to settle down when it has been stirred up.

"As you discover your faults and sins, make no effort in your own strength to overcome them. This is a waste of time! Rather, abandon yourself immediately to God. Only God is able to destroy in you all that displeases him. I am absolutely positive that you, in your own strength, cannot correct the smallest fault you may have. Your only hope is abandonment to God. Remain still in his hand.

"Rest assured that God loves you. He will take care of you. Have faith in his great love and mercy. You will see more as he unfolds it before you. Take courage in him and all will be well."

Union with God

(If you want a concise description of spiritual practice, this is it. Write it on an index card and keep it in your pocket.)


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