The life of the spirit is not our life, but the life of God within us.
TERESA OF AVILA
TERESA OF AVILA
Teresa of Avila on god
Teresa of Avila124 quotes“The life of the spirit is not our life, but the life of God within us.”
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Desire to see God, be fearful of losing Him, and find joy in everything that can lead to Him. If you act in this way, you will always live in great peace.
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Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila The life of prayer is just love to God, and the custom of being ever with Him.
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Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Never do anything which you could not do in the sight of all.
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Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila The saints rejoiced at injuries and persecutions, because in forgiving them they had something to present to God when they prayed to Him.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila However softly we speak, God is near enough to hear us.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila To want to become angels while we are still on earth is ridiculous.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila Anyone who truly loves God travels securely.
Teresa of AvilaTeresa of Avila May God protect me from gloomy saints.
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