God’s providence

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  Word of God  
 
You hem me in behind and before;
you lay your hand upon me.
Psalm 139:5
 


Everything that happens to us, in us and through us,
embraces and conceals God's divine but veiled purpose.

 
'Abandonment to Divine Providence', J.P. de Caussade, 18th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Seek first the kingdom of God…
and all things will be given to you as well.
Jesus; Matthew 6:33
 


God guides those who give themselves up to his leading,
and takes care of the least things that concern them.

 
St. Claude de la Colombiere, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Psalm 3:5
 


Do not be afraid to abandon yourself unreservedly
to God's loving Providence,
for a child cannot perish in the arms of a Father who is omnipotent.

 
St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, 17th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I know the plans I have for you.
Jeremiah 29:11
 


God does nothing in vain; He knows what he is about.

 
St. John Henry Newman, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Do not worry about tomorrow.
Jesus; Matthew 6:34
 


God will give you what you need at the right time.

 
St. Zelie Martin, 19th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
I know the plans I have for you,
says the Lord.
Jeremiah 29:11
 


God will never permit anything to happen to us
that is not for our greater good.

 
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, 20th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
In all things God works for good
with those who love him.
Romans 8:28
 


With God, there is nothing without purpose,
nothing without its meaning and reason.

 
St. Irenaeus, 2nd century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:24
 


God keeps arranging all the events of our life,
from the most far-reaching to the most insignificant.

 
Servant of God, Luis Maria Martinez, 20th century

 

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