Chapter 7: The value of humility (paragraphs 6-7)
As to pursuing our own will we are warned against that when scripture says to us: turn away from your own desires; and in the Lord's prayer itself we pray that his will may be brought to fulfilment in us. (From para. 6 of Ch. 7 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry OSB, 1997.)
In the practice of saying the mantra, I learn to turn away from my own will. Fr. John teaches me that this is the way of poverty of spirit, leading to purity of heart. When my heart is finally pure, the Lord's will may also be mine.
As to pursuing our own will we are warned against that when scripture says to us: turn away from your own desires; and in the Lord's prayer itself we pray that his will may be brought to fulfilment in us. (From para. 6 of Ch. 7 of Saint Benedict's Rule, trans. by Patrick Barry OSB, 1997.)
""Every desire of mine is before You" (Ps. 37[38]:10)." I surrender to you oh Lord all my desires. I am weak but let my weakness be the way for your will to be done in my life.
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