At one point today I could feel myself losing my inner peace. There is so much turmoil in the world, on the news, on social media, and it is too easy to get sucked up into it. It breeds fear and despair. I feel that there is not much I can do to make a difference in the big problems that we face. Then little things started to bother me – for no reason. Luckily, I realized it was happening and knew I needed to do something about it. I reached for my phone to put on my “Jesus Jams” but came across a quote by St. Frances de Sales that was shared by a friend of mine. It read, “In the morning, prepare your soul to be at peace. Take care throughout the day to remember that resolution and to reaffirm it. Should you become disturbed, do not lose heart and do not be pained by it, but, having recognized the situation, calmly humble yourself before God and attempt to restore your mind to peace. Say to your soul: “Now, friend, we have made a misstep, let us proceed more carefully.”And each time you fall, do the same thing. When you are at peace, make good use of the time, making as many acts of humility as you can, however insignificant they may be. For, as our Lord says, he who is faithful in little things will have great ones entrusted to him (Luke 16:10; Matt. 25:21-23). Above all, do not lose your courage, but be patient, watchful, and ready with a spirit of compassion. God will hold you in his hand, and if he lets you stumble, it will be only so that you realize that you would collapse entirely if he did not hold you, and thus to make you tighten your grip upon his hand.” These words truly spoke to my soul.

I Found God today in beautiful words at the perfect time.