May
10th
Salient Thought
for the Day
Simplicity is a divine gift.
Lines to Memorize
Is it for my lack of knowledge that Thou art come to me in this garb of simplicity?
Is it to help the helpless that Thou hast made Thyself known to this lowly heart?
Lesson
The spiritual life is never arduous, but when we take a wrong point of view it seems to be arduous. There is nothing so simple as to open our hearts humbly before that One from whom we have descended. But if any element of pride, calculation or doubt enters into us, it becomes unnatural. Sometimes out of fear children try to hide something, but they find themselves entangled and their mind becomes blemished. If we want to gain anything in the spiritual realm, the direct simple method is always best.
Prayer
All-abiding, all-loving Spirit of the universe,
Embodiment of all blessedness,
Purify my mind and cleanse it from all alien thoughts.
May I find my highest relaxation and joy in Your blessed Presence.
Make me simple and free from all complexity.
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