Job was astonished at seeing Almighty God so intent on doing good to us that He seems to have nothing more at heart than to love us and to induce us to love Him in return. Alphonsus Liguori almightyastonishgod Change image and share on social
True, He is infinite Majesty, but He is also infinite Goodness and infinite Love. There can be no greater Lord than God; neither can there be a more ardent lover than He. Alphonsus Liguori ardentgodgoodness Change image and share on social
Who is there that ever receives a gift and tries to make bargains about it? Let us, then, return thanks for what He has bestowed on us. Who can tell whether, if we had had a larger share of ability or stronger health, we should not have possessed them to our destruction. Alphonsus Liguori abilitybargainbestow share on social
Yet you should practice the greatest possible love and confidence in treating with Him. Alphonsus Liguori confidencegreatlove Change image and share on social
Not only is there no need of an intermediary through whom He would want you to speak to Him, but He finds His delight in having you treat with Him personally and in all confidence. Alphonsus Liguori confidencedelightfind Change image and share on social
Just as a mother finds pleasure in taking her little child on her lap, there to feed and caress him, in like manner our loving God shows His fondness for His beloved souls who have given themselves entirely to Him and have placed all their hope in His goodness. Alphonsus Liguori belovedcareschild share on social
Your God is ever beside you - indeed, He is even within you. Alphonsus Liguori god Change image and share on social
Speak to Him often of your business, your plans, your troubles, your fears - of everything that concerns you. Alphonsus Liguori businessconcernfear Change image and share on social
It is a great mistake, as we have already remarked, to be afraid of Him and to act in His presence like a timid and craven slave trembling with fright before his master. Alphonsus Liguori actafraidcraven Change image and share on social
Assuredly, Loving Souls, you should go to God with all humility and respect, humbling yourselves in His presence, especially when you remember your past ingratitude and sins. Alphonsus Liguori assuredlygodhumble Change image and share on social
