Stand in Love 

(by Chiara Lubich, Essential Writings)

I believe this: God is in you!

When your soul is in grace it is the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, God the Sanctifier.

Go within yourself and look for God there; he is living in you!

If only you knew what you carry within!

If only you would leave everything for him….

If only you would live for God this life which is so short. 

It quickly vanishes and fades a bit each day. 

Oh! If only you loved him with all your heart, mind, and strength!

Then…you would become enamored of God and go through the world bearing good news!

God exists. Live for him.

God will judge you. Live for him.

God will be everything for you in few years, as soon as this brief life is over! 

Entrust yourself to him.

Love him.

Listen to what he is asking of you every moment of your life.

Then do it with all your heart and exert all your energy in his divine service.

Fall in love with God!