“Restrain every wish that is not referred to God’s will…desire only the will of God; seek him alone and supremely, and you will find peace.”
~Francois Fenelon
Lasting Peace
Lovely post! After many years, I’m finally learning to restrain my every wish to His will. Hard lesson to learn but totally worth it!
Hi Holly! Wow, that’s amazing. I hope to be like you someday. I still need LOTS of practice!
Like you said, it will all be worth it.
Nice to meet you today!
Ceil
I’m afraid I have a long way to go here.
Hi Barbie! Oh my gosh, who doesn’t?? But I am comforted in the fact that at least I know I can pray. None of us is perfect, all we can do is try.
It’s good to have goals and hope. Then it’s the grace of God.
Thanks for coming over!
Ceil
Dear Ceil
I learned a lot from the letters between Madame Jean Guyon and Fenelon! His words today ring with great wisdom.
Blessings XX
Mia
Hi Mia! How fascinating! I have just been introduced to Fenelon, that is so cool that you are familiar with him. There is just so much out there, it’s a wonderful thing. I do admire his insights.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Ceil
amen, just AMEN!
Hi Firefly! So glad you see the wisdom and challenge in this quote. Christianity is not for the faint of heart, that is for sure.
Good to see you!
Ceil
This reminds me of II Corinthians 10:5 about bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. I know it is something that I will be trying to do as long as I’m this side of Heaven, with many times of failing. But it is so wonderful knowing that God’s grace is found in forgiveness and His love! Thanks so much, Ceil, for sharing this quote today!
Hi Dianna! (glad you can come here without problems :))
I love your honesty. I am in the same boat, how can we be perfect? We can’t! But with prayer and grace and encouragement from people like you, it can get better. The best we can hope for, until God calls us home.
So happy to see you!
Ceil
Thanks for the God gjven words:)
Hi Joy! It’s a lovely blog hop, isn’t it? Just a little something on a Sunday.
Good to see you!
Ceil
There’s no peace from drinking from broken cisterns. Peace comes only from drinking from the One who gives everlasting life. Jeremiah 2:13 Thanks for the reminder.
Hi Cheri! Thank you for your scripture passage. It’s so heartening to know that there is peace in prayer, isn’t it?
Thank you for visiting here
Ceil
Wow, what powerful words, Ceil. Working in the under-served, disadvantaged neighborhood daily, I understand the power of prayer and what happens when people do not pray. We are witnessing a generation who do not know God and unfortunately, we are reaping what has been sown. Dina (causerie.typepad.com)
Hi Dina! Oh I know…when I saw this embedded in a brick wall, I just had to take a picture of it. It’s so true! Without prayer, where are we? (well, WITH prayer, where am I??)
You keep up your amazing work, Dina. You inspire more people than you know.
I know you inspire me for sure.
Peace on this Sunday!
Ceil
It’s so true, Ceil, Like Paul writes in 1. Corinthians :”“I’m allowed to do anything,” but not everything is helpful. I’m allowed to do anything, but I won’t allow anything to gain control over my life.” … we need to be wise and listen to His silent and loving voice, when we make choises. Your Photo is so cool!
Blessings to your week
Nina
Hi Nina! I took that photo, because the saying on it just took me back. So true, but who would expect something like that in the middle of a town? It was cool!
Thank you for the Scripture passage, I just love St. Paul. And he is so right. Can’t go running after things that don’t last.
So happy to see you today!
Ceil
Thank you for sharing such an inspiring blog. Our Heavenly Daddy in all His glory is radiant. Blessings.
Hi There! Thank you for coming today, and for making a comment. Our Lord is definitely a Lord of light. Let’s all grow in that light together
Peace,
Ceil
Amen…..hugs.
God, and God alone, is the source of our peace. As we bring our wills into submission to His will, peace becomes our default setting. Take care, Ceil!
Hi Alison! You have it exactly, as I see it. Without God, there just can’t be any peace.
How nice to meet you today! I went to you blog, and it looks like you have a very active ministry. What a blessing you are to the women you speak for…very inspiring! I hope you will come again, and we can get to know each other better.
Peace in Christ,
Ceil
Ceil, we must learn to desire God’s will. After all, HIS will shall be done. Thanks for visiting my blog, and have a blessed week!
Hi Victory! (That’s kind of a fun thing to type!) I enjoyed my visit, thank you, and I hope you liked it here too.
Indeed, it is God’s will that gives us peace. May his will be done in my life.
Happy Sunday!
Ceil
Great quote, Ceil! Being in the center of God’s perfect will is the greatest blessing, peace and joy we could possibly experience in our earthly life. Thanks for the beautiful post, & God bless,
Laurie
Hi Laurie! I am so glad you like it, I thought it was so stunningly true.
God’s will is the place to be for ultimate peace.
Blessings to you this week!
Ceil
Amen my friend.
Hi Denise! Thank you for coming today and commenting
Ceil
Thought provoking quotes. I am learning that prayer needs to be at the center of all I do. I’m glad you visited my blog–it’s good to meet!
Hi Carol! Thank you for visiting today. It is good to meet!
I hope you’ll come here often, and we can get to know each other better.
Happy Monday!
Ceil
Hi Carol! It is good to meet! I hope you will come here often, and we can get better acquainted.
It’s good to create relationships in Christ!
Ceil