It is a dangerous thing to be satisfied with ourselves.
TERESA OF AVILAEach of us has a soul, but we forget to value it. We don’t remember that we are creatures made in the image of God. We don’t understand the great secrets hidden inside of us.
More Teresa of Avila Quotes
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The life of the spirit is not our life, but the life of God within us.
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Let there be no disappointment when obedience keeps you busy in outward tasks. If it sends you to the kitchen, remember that the Lord walks among the pots and pans.
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Love turns work into rest.
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Christ does not force our will, He only takes what we give Him. But He does not give Himself entirely until He sees that we yield ourselves entirely to Him.
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For pity’s sake, don’t start meeting troubles halfway.
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When we accept what happens to us and make the best of it, we are praising God.
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Mental prayer is nothing else but being on terms of friendship with God, frequently conversing in secret with Him.
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About the injunction of the Apostle Paul that women should keep silent in church? Don’t go by one text only.
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But the fact is, things always seem to come slowly when you are longing for them.
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What peace can we hope to find elsewhere if we have none within us.
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Oh, my Lord! How true it is that whoever works for you is paid in troubles! And what a precious price to those who love you if we understand its value.
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What a great favor God does to those He places in the company of good people!
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After you die, you wear what you are.
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Prayer is an act of love. Words are not needed.
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Don’t imagine that, if you had a great deal of time, you would spend more of it in prayer. Get rid of that idea; it is no hindrance to prayer to spend your time well.
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