Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith? Mark 4.49
"Go on in all simplicity; do not be so anxious to win a quiet mind, and it will be all the quieter. Do not examine so closely into the progress of your soul. Do not crave so much to be perfect, but let your spiritual life be formed by your duties, and by the actions which are called forth by circumstances. Do not take overmuch thought for tomorrow. God, who has led you safely on so far, will lead you on to the end. Be altogether at rest in the loving, holy, confidence which you ought to have in His heavenly Providence." St. Francis De Sales
I have realized, that fear and haste are like pot holes along the journey, they only trip me up. They waste time and effort, as I am constantly having to pick myself up, tend to the self inflicted wounds of the fall, and then start again.
The story of Ruth never gives indication she was fearful, or hasty. She had a task to do, and she did it, not knowing the outcome. She trusted, rested in her God. That's what I want to do.
...footprints...
ReplyDeleteOh my! Isn't DeSale's quotation the best reminder? What a blessed collections of 'do nots'. Thank you for including this in your journey's writings. Pot holes indeed. We know those well!
ReplyDeletei too wish i could trust absolutely but it doesn't come easy for me at all.
ReplyDeletefear and doubts overcome way too often.
clinging to His Promises and that i can hope for a better eternal future is my mainstay.
B.