Timeless words by St. Francis de Sales (August 21, 1567 - December 28, 1622)
Do not look forward to the trials and crosses of this life with dread and fear, rather look to them with full confidence that, as they arise, God to whom you belong will deliver you from them.
He has guided and guarded you thus far in life. Do you but hold fast to His dear hand, and He will lead you safely through all trials. Whenever you cannot stand He will carry you lovingly in His arms.
Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow. The same eternal Father who cares for you today will take good care of you tomorrow and every day of your life. Either He will shield you from suffering or He will give you the unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace then and put aside all useless thoughts, all vain dreads, and all anxious imaginations.
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A portion of these words are framed in my home. So comforting. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow. Those words are so powerful, so encouraging! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery encouraging words! So powerful and so true.
ReplyDeleteYes, He holds us in the palm of His hand.
ReplyDeleteI loved this and everything he said is filled with wisdom! Thank you for sharing and I hope you have a beautiful Sunday.
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Sandi
Trials....relying on HIM one day at a time is the ONLY way to make it through to the other side.
ReplyDeleteBless you! I hope you have a beautiful weekend!
Thank you for sharing these beautiful words of wisdom. They are so true.
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Charlotte
May this penetrate a lot of worried, troubled hearts. When we focus on worries, it seems like we belittle God. This is a good reminder that there is nothing bigger than the God we serve. Such comforting words at these hurtful times. God bless you.
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What a beautiful post. My women's bible study has been focused on crossroads. Thanks for the gentle reminder.
ReplyDeleteWhat wise words!
ReplyDeleteOh to trust Him more--thank you for a lovely post.
ReplyDeleteThanks! I needed this!
ReplyDeleteI begin to worry sometimes, then I take a deep breath and know that the Lord will take care of all my worries and concerns.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Ginger
Amen. It's the not caring about tomorrow that's my battle. I say battle - that is when I try to deal with it in my own strength.Peace comes when I lay it down.
ReplyDeleteA lovely, and comforting post. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteComforting, encouraging, uplifting words. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Busy, Single Mom! This is an awesome post!! One of the things I have learned through trials is that once He carries you through and out of the fire, how stronger and sweeter the relationship!! In the end, isn't that what we desire and live for is to have a sweeter relationship with our Heavenly Father! So praise the Lord for our hardships...not trying to sound like Orphan Annie...but stopping to think about it, it is true!
ReplyDeleteLove & Prayers,
Carolyn
Thanks so much for this wonderful encouragement!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
~Myrna