Quotes about Serenity

Peace doesn't come from finding a lake with no storms. It comes from having Jesus in the boat.

Great is the advantage of patience.

Little as she was addicted to solitude, there had come to be moments when it seemed a welcome escape from the empty noises of her life.

[Sunday] should be different from another day. People may walk, but not throw stones at birds. There may be relaxation, but there should be no levity.

Don't make a great effort, or struggle, or fight as you sit. Let go of everything. This prevents backache, shoulder-ache, or headache. If you are able to find a cushion that fits your body well, you can sit for a long time without feeling tired.

So they went away in a boat by themselves to a solitary place.

They are not easily irritated or annoyed. Some people seem to be able to rise above their irritations and they are fun to be with because they are poised and even-tempered. They seem to live on an upper level emotionally and are not easily riled up. They keep in a good humor and spirit.

Let there always be quiet, dark churches in which men can take refuge.

Inner guidance is heard like soft music in the night by those who have learned to listen.

The more humble a man is in himself, and the more obedient towards God, the wiser will he be in all things, and the more shall his soul be at peace.

Detachment is the great secret of interior peace.

John had no desire to move but to just be. The rain seemed to do more than water the earth tonight. It seemed to water him.