The 17th of March is a day that marks the memory of Saint Patrick and this year I am especially struck by how one person can make a difference all over the planet. We are bombarded daily by the negative influence of many powerful people, and sadly their lives do impact upon all of us. However, today I want to give thanks for the millions of people who bring love, kindness and hope to our world. We may not all be a Saint Patrick, but our lives can touch the hearts of others.
Here are a few quotes attributed to Patrick.
“I am certain in my heart that all that I am, I have received from God.”
“Behold, I give my soul to my faithful God, whom I serve as his ambassador.”
“It is Christ who is my great master, who inspires me and strengthens me in all things.”
Thought: It is important to remember that Patrick's early years were filled with pain and suffering, as he was taken captive as a young man in Ireland. However, he remembered these years as a time of refining and change. God renewed his heart in such a powerful way that he chose to go back to Ireland to share God's love with his former captors.
Living in grace
D3LM3
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