Sunday, January 13, 2013

Surrender to Providence



IF
I do not yet possess it,
it means possessing it would only harm
my person, my good,
and my God.

IF
I do not yet have it,
it means having it would only prevent me
from being simple, happy,
and free.

So
I count my blessings
and revel in what I have
in hand and in heart
knowing that I am
and that the LORD is
- and that is all!

I am reminded.
I am content.
I am glad!

O Father of my heart,
let me always live by Thy hand -
and persevere.

Friday, January 11, 2013

O Sacred Heart of Jesus



O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
never let me go!

Your gentle embrace enlarges my heart
not because my heart is not small -
for it is!

But because You embrace me,
O Sacred Heart of Jesus,
with a love that is
without limits.

Your
constant and ready love
magnifies my soul.

Your
quiet and changeless beauty
fills my spirit with song.

If I should shine,
my Savior Dearest,
I shine only because of You.