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St. Teresa of Lisieux has the perfect words


Image of St. Teresa of Lisieux found at Blue like Elvis.

May today there be peace with you.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God.
Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of you.


There is so much in this prayer that resonates with me lately.
In my pressing for for purpose and reaching for 'rightness' in this leg of the journey; trust, awareness, contentment, dancing, praise and love sound like the perfect fit.

I needed to reminded that God and all this are there for you,the whole world and me too.

Peace to your heart.

Here is another quote by wise Teresa:

We must be firmly convinced that if we fight courageously and do not allow ourselves to be beaten, we will get what we want. No matter how small our gains, they will make us very rich. Do not be afraid that the Lord who has called us to drink of this spring will allow us to die of thirst.

What are you thirsty for?

Comments

Libby said…
Beautiful! I love these quotes.
Mel said…
Well, I WAS thirsty for centeredness.

Not thirsty anymore, thanksmuchly.....

:-)

(dare I mention the word ver is 'calms'?...no foolin'....)
Tara Lamont said…
Calm is good - and right what I needed too.
dianne said…
"let this presence settle into your bones . . ." loved that! great quotes, thanks for sharing!
Tara Lamont said…
Still settling into my bones, these words...love that part too.

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