God is not a deceiver, that He should offer to support us, and then, when we lean upon Him, should slip away from us.
– Augustine –
God is Not a Deceiver – Augustine
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Become Filled with God – Augustine
Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled with that whereof thou art empty.
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Emulate the Ant – Augustine
Emulate the tiny ant; be an ant of God. Listen to the word of God and hide it in your heart. Collect plenty of food during the happy days of your spiritual summers. You will then be able to endure the difficult days of temptations during the winters of your soul.
– Augustine –
354 – 430 AD
Keep Your Eyes Open – Augustine
It is no advantage to be near the light if the eyes are closed.
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To God, of God, for God – Augustine
There is a joy which is not given to the ungodly, but to those who love Thee for Thine own sake, whose joy Thou Thyself art. And this is the happy life, to rejoice to Thee, of Thee, for Thee.
– Augustine –
One Loving Heart – Augustine
One loving heart sets another on fire.
– Augustine –
Lay the Foundation of Humility – Augustine
Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility.
– Augustine –
Heart is Restless Until it Rests in God – Augustine
You have made us for Yourself, and our heart is restless until it rests in You.
– Augustine –
July 25, 2015
Christ is not valued at all unless He is valued above all.
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