A Christian should always remember that the value of his good works is not based on their number and excellence, but on the love of God which prompts him to do these things.
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In search of my Love_x000D_ _x000D_ I will go over mountains and strands;_x000D_ _x000D_ I will gather no flowers,_x000D_ _x000D_ I will fear no wild beasts;_x000D_ _x000D_ And pass by the mighty and the frontiers.
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All quotes →Live in the world as if only God and your soul were in it; then your heart will never be made captive by any earthly thing.
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In sorrow and suffering, go straight to God with confidence, and you will be strengthened, enlightened and instructed.
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Abide in peace, banish cares, take no account of all that happens, and you will serve God according to his good pleasure and rest in him.
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To reach satisfaction in all_x000D_ _x000D_ desire its possession in nothing,_x000D_ _x000D_ To come to the knowledge of all_x000D_ _x000D_ desire the knowledge of nothing._x000D_ _x000D_ To come to possess all_x000D_ _x000D_ desire the possession of nothing._x000D_ _x000D_ To arrive at being all_x000D_ _x000D_ desire to be nothing.
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Where there is no love, pour love in, and you will draw love out.
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