I do not see the road ahead of me.
I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself
and the fact that I think that I am following your will
does not mean that I am actually doing so.
But I believe that the desire to please you
does in fact please you.
And I hope I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything
apart from that desire to please you.
And I know that if I do this,
you will lead me by the right road
though I may know nothing about it. Therefore, will I trust you always
though I may seem to be lost
and in the shadow of death.
I will not fear,
for you are ever with me,
and you will never leave me
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This was beautiful Perpetua. I pray your pilgrimage is blessed, and that the Lord reveals Himself to you. He said that if we seek Him with our whole heart we will find Him, and that’s my prayer for you!
Much love,
Cheryl
Thank you for your prayers, Cheryl. My prayer for all of us in the wide world of web that may our own personal GOD will bestow us what is good for us and give us the wisdom to know the difference. Peace. Perpetua.
It’s comforting to think we are not alone. Hugs my dear Perpetua. …..Paula xxx
We are all in the journey, my dear Paula. Blessings to you. Perpetua.
The journey is at times arduous and filled with a number of potholes (many of them human). But I believe that the desire to please you
does in fact please you.
God knows we are children (though often we ourselves forget) he is so full of mercy. thanks for your thoughtful look at the journey…
Hi Moondust, Potholes, I like that. Yes, that desire works both ways. Thank you for being present in this journey.
Beautiful!
Blessings!
More questions than answers … That, my dear, is what I call living!! 🙂
Oh, TK. Darn, thanks for bringing me back to reality. 😆
Heehee … Sorry about that! 🙂
Don’t be silly, TK, I need people like you, eh. 😀
Merton’s prayer has always been a favourite- I had forgotten all about thanks. Just might have to use it myself
God Morning, Melanie Jean. I’m so glad that Merton struck a chord with you. And we do sometimes forget and then someone will bring it out for us. Please do use it. Your are welcome.
🙂
It sounds like you’re living a modern version of Chaucer’s Canterburry Tales. Many interesting characters on the path of enlightenment.
Hi Sean, I’ve never heard of this Tale. I must check this out in the library. And the path of enlightenment, you are included. Blessings to you.
One of the very first books written back in the 12-13th century by Geoffrey Chaucer. It’s such an amazing book, it’s still readable 700 years later. But it’s quite the collection of characters who were pilgrims to the holy land. It’s not very long and you can find it any book store.
Oh dear, I just got back from Chapters and library, I knew I forgot something. Eek. Thanks for the reminder, Sean. Having a senior moment.
Ha ha, i get them too 🙂
😆
Sounds like you have all you need for your pilgrimmage, Perpetua–Faith. Keep seeking. {{{hugs}}} Kozo
K-O-Z-O, my virtual friend. Gosh, we get that in daily life. Faith, hope and charity to set us free. Hmmmp…again can’t breath from the bear hugs. Flying kisses to your boys. Namaste. Perpetua.
Such a beautiful poem that you have shared with us today. It brings such hope that a life well lived reaps rewards. I know you’ll have a wonderful pilgrimage this summer.
Thanks, Emily. Thomas Merton is the newest kid in the block about Mysticism, how he help link the East and West together. He was an activist in early life and suddenly, BOOM, he had a calling. Love his writing. I will make sure I’ll have a grand time.
Beautiful Perpetua, thank you! 😉
Thank you, Diana. I went to the site of SunCloud to check if any of your songs where there and other singers. I got lost in that site.
Yeah, there is a lot out there. I like it though. It lets me hear musicians from all over the world. I like listening to normal, everyday folk! Here is where to find me:
https://www.soundcloud.com/dianarasmussen
Thank you beautiful, peace and joy, Diana
You are just a gem. Thank you, Diana. Pax Tecum. Perpetua.
I have shared your music in my FaceBook so I can listen to you and do posting in WordPress as the same time. Awesome and thank you again.