Settle Down Deep Within

 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 hands.

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