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  ALL OUR CARE IS TO BE PLACED IN GOD
  by Thomas a Kempis
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Summary: The sermon emphasizes the importance of casting all care on God
and being willing to suffer for His sake, while cultivating a spirit of
gratitude in all circumstances.

Topics: "Trusting God", "Surrendered Heart"
Scripture References: Proverbs 3:5, Philippians 4:11, James 1:2

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DESCRIPTION
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Thomas a Kempis preaches about surrendering to the will of Christ,
emphasizing the importance of trusting God's plan over our own desires
and understanding that His care for us surpasses our own self-care. The
disciple acknowledges the need to fully rely on God's guidance and to be
content in all circumstances, whether in darkness or light, comfort or
affliction. Christ reminds the disciple to be willing to suffer and be
content in all situations, reflecting a heart that is fully surrendered
to God's will.

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CONTENT
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THE VOICE OF CHRIST

MY CHILD, allow me to do what I will with you. I know what is best for
you. You think as a man; you feel in many things as human affection
persuades.

THE DISCIPLE

Lord, what You say is true. Your care for me is greater than all the
care I can take of myself. For he who does not cast all his care upon
You stands very unsafely. If only my will remain right and firm toward
You, Lord, do with me whatever pleases You. For whatever You shall do
with me can only be good.

If You wish me to be in darkness, I shall bless You. And if You wish me
to be in light, again I shall bless You. If You stoop down to comfort
me, I shall bless You, and if You wish me to be afflicted, I shall bless
You forever.

THE VOICE OF CHRIST

My child, this is the disposition which you should have if you wish to
walk with Me. You should be as ready to suffer as to enjoy. You should
as willingly be destitute and poor as rich and satisfied.

THE DISCIPLE

O Lord, I shall suffer willingly for Your sake whatever You wish to send
me. I am ready to accept from Your hand both good and evil alike, the
sweet and the bitter together, sorrow with joy; and for all that happens
to me I am grateful. Keep me from all sin and I will fear neither death
nor hell. Do not cast me out forever nor blot me out of the Book of
Life, and whatever tribulation befalls will not harm me.

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