I bless Thee, O Heavenly Father, Father of my Lord Jesus Christ.

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I bless Thee, O Heavenly Father, Father of my Lord Jesus Christ, for that Thou hast vouchsafed to think of me, poor that I am. O, Father of Mercies and God of all comfort, I give thanks unto Thee, Who refreshest me sometimes with Thine own comfort, when I am unworthy of any comfort. I bless and glorify Thee continually, with Thine only begotten Son and the Holy Ghost, the Paraclete, for ever and ever.

Source The Imitation of Christ, Book 3, Chapter 5, §1 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to The Imitation of Christ, the disciple thanks the Father for remembering him and sometimes comforting him, not because he would deserve it, but out of pure mercy. This evening, think back on a comfort you received today (a word, some help, a moment of peace) and simply say: “Thank You, Father, for remembering me.”

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