John of the Cross on growth
John of the Cross72 quotes“The soul that walks in love neither tires others nor grows tired.”
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Take God for your spouse and friend and walk with him continually, and you will not sin and will learn to love, and the things you must do will work out prosperously for you.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross Though the path is plain and smooth for men of good will, he who walks it will not travel far, and will do so only with difficulty, if he does not have good feet: that is, courage and a persevering spirit.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross The window of the soul cleansed perfectly and made completely transparent by the divine light.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross Live in faith and hope, though it be in darkness, for in this darkness God protects the soul. Cast your care upon God for you are His and He will not forget you. Do not think that He is leaving you alone, for that would be to wrong Him.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross My sole occupation is love.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross In the twilight of life, God will not judge us on our earthly possessions and human success, but rather on how much we have loved.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross The virtuous soul that is alone and without a master is like a long lone burning coal; it will grow colder rather than hotter.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross The soul of one who serves God always swims in joy, always keeps holiday, is always in her palace of jubilation, ever singing with fresh ardor and fresh pleasure a new song of joy and love.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross Beloved, all that is harsh and difficult I want for myself, and all that is gentle and sweet for thee.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross Let all find COMPASSION in YOU.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross However softly we speak, God is so close to us that he can hear us; nor do we need wings to go in search of him, but merely to seek solitude and contemplate him within ourselves, without being surprised to find such a good Guest there.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross The soul that journey’s to God, but doesn’t shake off it’s cares and quiet it’s appetities, is like someone who drags a cart of dirt uphill.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross Never give up prayer, and should you find dryness and difficulty, persevere in it for this very reason. God often desires to see what love your soul has, and love is not tried by ease and satisfaction.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross He who loses an opportunity is like the man who lets a bird fly from his hand, for he will never recover it.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross Obedience is a penance of reason, and, on that account, a sacrifice more acceptable than all corporal penances and mortifications.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross Let my soul live as if separated from my body.
John of the CrossJohn of the Cross
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People who don’t know how to love you are always going to hurt your heart.
H. DcostaH. Dcosta I no longer seek the love I think I deserve but rather the love I’ve always deserved.
Ava NicoleAva Nicole There is no such thing as a good investment.
Manish KhuntetaManish Khunteta Without you, I’m lost.
Amanda KarchAmanda Karch I did everything I could to make it work I was casting nets into the ocean and all they were doing was returning back empty.
Carmen AmadosCarmen Amados We flew to heaven, and we touched the sun.
Jennifer JulietteJennifer Juliette You told me everything would be okay. I wish you had said – you’ll hurt but I’ll hold you.
Ullie KayeUllie Kaye Be brave, be bold, beware that you must believe before becoming.
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