Sunday, February 14, 2010

God's Providence

Mother Angelica's contemplation of God's providence.

God loves me so much that He provides for my every need. God's providence disposes and directs everything for His honor and glory, and for the good of my soul. I must consider all of God's creation from a very personal perspective. Look how the sun contributes to my well-being. It melts the sow to swell the rivers, and draws the water up again to rain upon the fields, nourishing the corn that I eat. It hardens the clay to make dishes for me to eat upon. We have lost our sense of awe in God's creation and that is a pity.

From the largest galaxy to the minutest bacteria in a drop of water, God has willed it all. Everything that God created was created for a reason, and if this is true of things, how much more is it true of you and me. So I must remember that every situation in my life is permitted by God for my good. You know, His providence is so immense and powerful. Though it embraces all of creation, it takes care of every tiny detail of my life. The Lord said the very hairs of my head are numbered...

His providence surrounds me like a cloak. I neither live nor move without it. He keeps the entire universe in order, and still finds time take a personal interest in you and me.

From Mother Angelica's Little Book of Life Lessons and Everyday Spirituality



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