Behold I come unto Thee, O Lord, that I may be blessed through Thy gift.

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Behold I come unto Thee, O Lord, that I may be blessed through Thy gift, and be made joyful in Thy holy feast which Thou, O God, of Thy goodness hast prepared for the poor. Behold in Thee is all that I can and ought to desire, Thou art my salvation and redemption, my hope and strength, my honour and glory.

Source The Imitation of Christ, Book 4, Chapter 3, §1 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to The Imitation of Christ, the believer approaches communion as a banquet prepared by God’s tenderness for the poor, that is, for all who know they are in need. Today, before a meal, take a moment to recognize yourself as both poor and richly blessed, and say: “You are my strength and my joy.”

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