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Gold is tested in the fire,
and worthy men
in the crucible of humiliation.
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| Sirach 2:2 |
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We must not think that God tests us
in order to lead us to evil, for that cannot be.
He tests his most beloved servants
so that they might prove their love and fidelity to him.
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St. Francis de Sales, 17th century
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| Lord, lead me on a level path. |
| Psalm 27:11 |
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God will lead us on our way
to that happiness and peace of mind
for which we are destined in this life
as a foretaste of the everlasting happiness
we have been promised.
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St. Claude de la Colombiere, 17th century
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My thoughts are not your thoughts,
neither are my ways your ways,
says the Lord. |
| Isaiah 55:8 |
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Every trial is permitted by God as a means
whereby we can best insure our salvation.
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Bl. Sebastian Valfre, 17th century
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Because he cleaves to me in love,
I will deliver him; I will protect him,
because he knows my name. |
| Psalm 91:14 |
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God rescues us from dangers beyond all human expectation.
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St. Basil the Great, 4th century
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Come to me,
all who labor and are heavy laden. |
| Jesus; Matthew 11:28 |
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God gives power and strength in our labors.
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St. Basil the Great, 4th century
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| I will test them as gold is tested. |
| Zechariah 13:9 |
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We must not think that God tests us
in order to lead us to evil, for that simply cannot be.
He tests his most beloved servants
that they might prove their love and fidelity for him,
that they might accomplish great things.
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St. Francis de Sales, 17th century
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| The Lord will guide you continually. |
| Isaiah 58:11 |
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Let us learn
to listen to the voice of God deep within our hearts;
he will tell us what he wants from us
in every moment.
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Chiara Lubich, foundress of Focolare; 20th century
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The Lord is just in all his ways,
and loving in all his deeds. |
| Psalm 145:1 |
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Accept all things, whatever their cause,
silently and with a tranquil mind,
as coming to you from the fatherly hand
of divine providence.
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St. Albert the Great, 13th century
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