Archive for 'Abandonment'
The closer you are to me, the less you desire what is earthly and base…
Colossians 3:5 Put to death, then, the parts of you that are earthly: immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and the greed that is idolatry.
“My child, draw near to my heart. The closer you are to me, the less you desire what is earthly and base. You die to self by living in me, with [...]
Posted: August 10th, 2008 under Abandonment, Temptation.
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Be at peace and do what I ask each day…
Sirach 35:9-10 Give to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means. For the LORD is one who always repays, and he will give back to you sevenfold.
Lord, forgive me for my failure in charity! Have mercy on me, a sinner!
“My beloved, be small. Do not [...]
Posted: January 6th, 2008 under Abandonment, Humility, Love.
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Do not let the cares of life disturb the peace you have found in Jesus and Mary…
Psalm 131:2 Rather, I have stilled my soul, hushed it like a weaned child. Like a weaned child on its mother’s lap, so is my soul within me.
“My beloved, trust and be at peace. Do not let the cares of life disturb the peace you have found in Jesus and Mary. [...]
Posted: December 12th, 2007 under Abandonment, Peace.
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Mary’s ‘yes’ was instantly fruitful…
Luke 1:31 Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall name him Jesus.
“My child, Mary’s ‘yes’ was instantly fruitful. Your ‘yes’ to God must also bear fruit, for the action of God in a soul is always fruitful. Do not hold back. Ask your [...]
Posted: July 18th, 2007 under Abandonment, Mary.
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Give him your heart and he will give you so much more…
Hebrews 13:15 Through him (then) let us continually offer God a sacrifice of praise, that is, the fruit of lips that confess his name.
“Beloved, if you confess with the lips that Jesus is Lord and if the confession flows from a heart that is committed to him, then offer each moment as a sacrifice of [...]
Posted: June 3rd, 2007 under Abandonment, Gratitude, Sacrifice.
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Rest your head upon my breast and let the sweet music of my heart be all you desire…
Hebrews 13:5 Let your life be free from love of money but be content with what you have.
“My child, do you trust me?”
Lord of all, Creator and Sustainer of all things, I do trust in you!
“Then child, there must be no room for worry in your heart. Rest [...]
Posted: May 15th, 2007 under Abandonment, Detachment.
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Let Jesus take possession of you, complete possession as he desires…
Philippians 3:12 It is not that I have…already attained perfect maturity, but I continue my pursuit in hope that I may possess it, since I have indeed been taken possession of by Christ (Jesus).
“My beloved, let go of what you cling to. Let Jesus take possession of you, complete possession as he [...]
Posted: April 25th, 2007 under Abandonment.
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To imitate my love, a follower of mine must surrender every thought, word and deed to the Father…
John 13:34 I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.
“My beloved, this saying of mine bears a great deal of meditation. For to imitate my love, a follower of mine must surrender every thought, word and deed to the Father. There was [...]
Posted: April 21st, 2007 under Abandonment, Love.
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You will be amazed at what I am able to accomplish when you make yourself completely dependent on me…
Psalm 8:3 Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have drawn a defense against your foes, to silence enemy and avenger.
“My beloved, be as little as you can. Disappear. Become once again an infant, helpless and lowly. Do this, my child, and place yourself in the arms [...]
Posted: April 2nd, 2007 under Abandonment.
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