Archive for 'Detachment'
Do not forget that the Lord alone will grant success to all you do in his name…
Nehemiah 2:20 My answer to them was this: “It is the God of heaven who will grant us success. We, his servants, shall set about the rebuilding; but for you there is to be neither share nor claim nor memorial in Jerusalem.”
“My beloved, do not forget that the Lord alone will grant success to all [...]
Posted: August 21st, 2009 under Abandonment, Detachment, Humility, Providence.
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All that you cling to on earth will tether you, tie you down, anchor you…
Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
“My beloved, do you see what gives life? It is Spirit that gives life. Therefore put to death the things in you that are earthly. Do [...]
Posted: August 2nd, 2009 under Abandonment, Detachment.
Comments: 4
Do you see that apart from me, nothing has value?
Philippians 3: 8 For his sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish, that I may gain Christ.
“Oh my beloved, do you see that apart from me, nothing has value? But in me, all things gain their true value. Then do not be afraid to lose anything, [...]
Posted: April 20th, 2009 under Detachment, Riches, Trust.
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Those whose hearts belong not to the things of earth, but to the kingdom of God will know peace even in turmoil…
Amos 6:11 Indeed, the LORD has given the command to shatter the great house to bits, and reduce the small house to rubble.
“My child, there is much to come and indeed it is here already. The time of reckoning is upon you. The leveler has been released over the earth. My children must not fear. [...]
Posted: March 29th, 2009 under Detachment, Faith, Hope, Providence, Tribulation.
Comments: 8
Know that you are called to live a life worthy of eternity…
Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh, you will die, but if by the spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live.
“My child, esteem nothing in this life above your immortal soul. Do not give undue value to what is base and temporary. Live in the Spirit [...]
Posted: March 3rd, 2009 under Abandonment, Detachment.
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Cling to me, for I am the only reality in this world of illusions…
Mark 1:14-15 After John had been arrested, Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.”
“My child, have no fear. I am with you in this age as in no other. Believe! Believe, my child. I [...]
Posted: January 13th, 2009 under Detachment, Trust.
Comments: 8
Be satisfied with the Food that comes from above and do not give free reign to your earthly appetites….
John 4:32 But he said to them, “I have food to eat of which you do not know.”
“My beloved, be satisfied with the Food that comes from above and do not give free reign to your earthly appetites. Let the will of God and the Bread of Life sustain you and strengthen [...]
Posted: November 8th, 2007 under Detachment, Discipline, Eucharist.
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My children who bear my name must be a sign in every age that the kingdom of God is in their midst…
Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God has appeared, saving all and training us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live temperately, justly, and devoutly in this age.
“My child, you too are called to live temperately, justly and devoutly. My children who bear my name must be a sign [...]
Posted: September 10th, 2007 under Children of God, Detachment.
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Work and pray for eternal things…
Hebrews 13:14 For here we have no lasting city, but we seek the one that is to come.
“My beloved, do you see how you must set your heart on eternal things? Everything that serves the body is temporary, but what serves the soul can never be destroyed, for it is held in the heart of [...]
Posted: June 2nd, 2007 under Children of God, Detachment, Grace, Hope, Wisdom.
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What folly to worship something that can only serve the body!
Hebrews 13:9b It is good to have our hearts strengthened by grace and not by foods, which do not benefit those who live by them.
“My child, it is by grace that you are strengthened. Food can strengthen the body, but if food is abused it will weaken the soul. If it is [...]
Posted: May 23rd, 2007 under Detachment, Discipline, Gratitude.
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