"True Pleasure"

I found this poem from a blog I like to look at every now and then. It is mostly filled with poetry, but there are other blog postings that I find interesting as well. I happened to read this particular one and found it incredibly inspiring... If you want to read more just click here.

True Pleasure

Crucifixion is fulfillment
Self-denial is freedom
A simple life is like walking on the moon
Serving others is like eating ice-cream
Contentment is satisfaction
Quiet is union with God
Seclusion is love affair
Poverty is rich
Sickness is a kiss from heaven
Other people’s virtue is our comfort

Live the true paradox
Turn the world over
Be an enigma

Fast and pray
Talk little and rest little
Think about God and not the world
Give to others as if there is no more chance
Trust God in success, trust Him more in failure
Live for heaven not for earth
Be like Christ crucified so you’ll gain Christ glorified
Learn from the rejected Messiah, He who is lowly and meek
Be afraid of nothing save sin
Delight in no one but God

Don’t struggle with the still small voice of God in your depth, give in to it
True pleasure comes from good actions
True pleasure cannot have a conflicted conscience
True pleasure is neglected by half-hearted love

Trust God, and you’ll be truly happy
Obey God, and you’ll truly live
Love God, and you’ll truly love