Thomas a’ Kempis, a 15th Century Priest, wrote The Imitation of Christ. In it, he said:
“If you are at peace yourself, you will be able to help others become peaceable. A [person not at rest] distorts things, and easily believes the worst. A [person at rest] can turn even bad circumstances into good ones.
If you are at peace, you will not be suspicious of others. If you are agitated and discontented, you will not trust anyone. You will not be able to remain quiet yourself, and you will not let anyone else rest either…Love and humility do not know how to be angry or indignant. It is easy to live with good and gentle people. It takes a special gift to get along with obstinate, disorderly, and contrary people.
The person who knows how to suffer will enjoy the most peace. Such a person has conquered him/herself and has become a friend of Christ.”
I invite you to do something with me:
1. Read the quote again—out loud.
2. What word or phrase stands/stood out to you?
3. Think often on that word or phrase throughout the day.
4. Before you go to bed, ask God, “What do I need to know or learn about myself in light of that word or phrase?”
This week’s reading:
Monday – Luke 21
Tuesday – Luke 22
Wednesday – Luke 23
Thursday – Luke 24
Friday – Acts 1
Please Pray for:Our Nation and Our Leaders
Children and teachers’ spring break week
Holy Week and worship activities
Phase 3 (Construction of New Youth Building)