+In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world+ St. John 16:33 - sojourner7's Blog - Bakersfield.com http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/sojourner7 en-us What Joy is Ours http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/sojourner7/32710 http://people.bakersfield.com/home/Blog/sojourner7/32710 <p><span style="color: #0000ff"><span style="font-size: medium">&quot;What joy is ours that the Lord not only forgives our sins, but allows the soul to know Him, so soon as she humbles herself.&nbsp; The poorest wretch can humble himself and know God in the Holy Spirit.&nbsp; There is no need of money or possessions in order to know God, only of humility.&nbsp; The Lord gives Himself freely, for mercy's sake alone.&nbsp; I did not know this before but now every day and hour, every minute, I see clearly the mercy of God.&nbsp; The Lord gives peace even in sleep, but with out God there is no peace in the soul.&quot;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sain Silouan the Athonite.</span></span></p>


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