The Perfect Forgetfulness of Self
"To give heart and mind to God, so that they are ours no longer, to do good without being conscious of it, to pray ceaselessly and without effort as we breathe, to love without stopping to reflect upon our feelings - such is the perfect forgetfulness of self, which cast us upon God, as a babe rests upon its mother's breast." ~Jean Nicolas Grou
"Let this be thy whole endeavor, this thy prayer, this thy desire, that thou mayest be stripped of all selfishness, and with entire simplicity follow Jesus only. ~Thomas a Kempis
The degree of blessing enjoyed by any man will correspond exactly with the completeness of God's victory over him."~A.W. Tozer
Dear, sweet, little Marcus.
ReplyDeleteYour quotes remind me of this:
"Focusing on God in the present moment is an antidote to self-pity and despair. It gives one clearer vision, courage and energy in the face of life's troubles. Such an approach helps one to avoid even the smallest tension, anger and bitterness. Attention to God's presence dissolves them. I can help others because I am not focused on myself." (Glen Argan)