Chapter 7: The value of humility (paragraph 6)
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.)
For me, the Lord's prayer links with forgiveness, a returning to right order in relationship with God, with others, with all of creation. Self-will has no place here.
For me, the Lord's prayer links with forgiveness, a returning to right order in relationship with God, with others, with all of creation. Self-will has no place here.
Sea legs and sailing, balance and mountain biking, come to mind here, Abba! Thy will not mine be done means, for me, accepting this moment’s Reality, whether water or road be calm or rough. The joy comes from humbly meeting the day’s challenges together with you.
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