Francis of Assisi
November 5, 2009 - 10:14 pm 3 Comments
I am reading another Brennan Manning book. I really love his books. He quotes Francis of Assisi in a chapter, and it really spoke to me:
” Keep a clear eye toward life’s end. Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God’s creature. What you are in his sight is what you are and nothing more. Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that you have recieved- fading symbols of honor, trappings of power- but only what you have given: a full heart enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage.”
November 5th, 2009 at 10:50 pm
Kristen,
Thank you for posting that. I needed to hear it.
I’ve been through the wringer recently, and have been preoccupied in whether or not someone was trashing my reputation. God has been gently moving me away from that.
I hope you have a lovely and blessed weekend!
–G
November 6th, 2009 at 8:07 am
That IS a good quote…
November 9th, 2009 at 12:08 am
Good stuff to be reminded of. Saw Brodie at the County Clerk’s office last week while renewing our tags… miss you guys!