St. Francis de Sales wrote a terrific little book, “Finding God’s Will for You”, below is an excerpt that gives us a beautiful insight.
“Many men keep the commandments in the way sick men take medicine: more from fear of dying in damnation than for joy of living according to our Savior’s will.
Just as some persons dislike taking medicine, no matter how pleasant it is, simply because it is called medicine, so there are some souls who hold in horror things commanded simply because they are commanded . . . On the contrary, a loving heart loves the commandments.
The more difficult they are, the sweeter and more agreeable it finds them, since this more perfectly pleases the Beloved and gives Him greater honor.”
[Finding God's Will for You, p.20]
This summer do yourself a spiritual favor, get a copy and read it. You and God "will" be delighted.
May God Be Praised!
Can I borrow yours? 💚
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