“God does not ask you to go beyond the means he has given you.”
– St. Vincent de Paul
O God, assist me today to use well the resources you give me for service to your poor ones.
“God does not ask you to go beyond the means he has given you.”
– St. Vincent de Paul
O God, assist me today to use well the resources you give me for service to your poor ones.
“If we wish to give satisfaction to our good God, we must not stop to consider what we would like to do, but rather what he wishes us to do. Our Lord will know where to find you when he intends to give you other work to do.”
– St. Louise de Marillac
Lord, why is it I am sometimes dissatisfied with what I am doing and tempted to look for “greener pastures” elsewhere? Help me to prayerfully discern Your will for me and then be content in following it.
“Our Lord will counsel you what to do.”
– St. Vincent de Paul
Where would I be, Lord, without your presence within me? You are always there, ready to counsel and guide me. All I have to do is ask!
“Our love of God is always opposed by our self-love, our love of one another by the miserable pride and pretension which creates jealousy, rash judgment and the pitiful dislikes and impatience which so often trouble us and wound charity.”
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Expand my heart, Lord, that pettiness may have no place in my life nor cause the loss of charity among my family and community.
“While we dilly-dally with our plans, God raises up others to do what he had first asked of us.”
– St. Vincent de Paul
Sometimes, Lord, I am so prone to procrastinate, especially over unpleasant issues. Give me the courage to act today in one of those matters in my life.
“Have patience, and have it in Our Lord who is pleased to try you.”
– St. Vincent de Paul
Lord, when I am tempted to be impatient with others or myself, fill me with the gentleness and compassion you always showed to those in need.
“How good it is to trust God! Turn to Him often, then, as children look to their father and mother in their needs.”
– St. Louise de Marillac
In your sight, Lord, no situation or need of my life is trivial. Help me to remember I am never alone.
“Whatever may happen, you must not fret but rise above it and remain in peace. No harm can befall you if God does not will it; and if he permits it, it will be for a good end since, to those who serve Him, all things turn out for the best.”
– St. Vincent de Paul
Lord, help me to rise above disappointments. Don’t allow me to yield to useless anxiety but in faith, believe that whatever happens will glorify you and help me to grow.
“Keep your heart at rest. Never can you find a surer way of obtaining all your desires than that of leaving all to God, who delights to grant the wishes even for this life, if you are full of confidence.”
– St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Lord, you know the most secret desires of my heart. In peace, I offer them up to you, knowing that you will grant whatever is best for me.
“My greatest confidence is in God and not in human industry.”
– St. Vincent de Paul
Lord, when I rely on you, I am never disappointed. Thank you for your indwelling presence within me!