When the reader is open, De Caussade's words touch the heart urge the person to take the words of Jesus to the young man."give up everything and follow me." It is the decision that doesn't bring instant transformation it gives the direction for the journey and the words to pray each moment "all is yours Lord. For all its simplicity, "Abandonment to Divine Providence" serves as a companion to the gospel itself. Perhaps this is simply because one never gets tired of hearing the truth.
"My meat is to do the will of my Father in heaven." De Caussade has a way of saying the same basic truth in so many ways but it never seems to tire the reader. Many have found such a book in "Abandonment to Divine Providence." In this timeless classic, de Caussade presents the simple gospel message that Jesus lived each and every moment of his life. There are just a few books that a person will keep on his or her shelf over the years and read again and again. Its encouragement to "live in the moment," accepting everyday obstacles with humility and love, has guided generations of seekers to spiritual peace. That's the message of this 18th-century inspirational classic, "Abandonment to Divine Providence" by Jean-Pierre de Caussade. God hides behind the simplest of daily activities finding Him is a matter of total surrender to His will.
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