God’s providence

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  Word of God  
 
It is the Lord!
John 21:7
 


Every circumstance is a gift from God,
whose unceasing concern
is to give us what is best for us.

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

 
 
  Word of God  
 
Put your trust in the Lord.
Psalm 4:5
 


What happens will be what God desires.
We are in the power of God, not in our own power.

 
St. Perpetua, 3rd century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
In everything, God works for good
with those who love him.
Romans8:28
 


Nothing happens by accident or luck,
but everything by God's wise providence.

 
Bl. Julian of Norwich, 14th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
My grace is sufficient for you.
2 Corinthians 12:9
 


Grace is never wanting.
God always gives sufficient grace
to whomever is willing to receive it.

 
St. Francis de Sales, 17th century

 
 
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I know the plans I have for you,
plans for peace and wellbeing.
Jeremiah 29:11
 


The Lord sees, and knows what is best for you.

 
St. Ignatius of Loyola, 16th century

 
 
  Word of God  
 
In all things God works for good.
Romans 8:28
 


Every happening, every event, every suffering or joy,
is a sacrament that gives God to the soul.

 
St. Elizabeth of the Trinity, 20th century

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


Every circumstance is a gift from God.

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

 
 
  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

 

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