Daily Thought For August 9, 2019

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From The Surrender Novena

Close your eyes and let yourself be carried away
on the flowing current of my grace; 
close your eyes and do not think of the present, 
turning your thoughts away from the future 
just as you would from temptation. 
Repose in me, believing in my goodness, 
and I promise you by my love that if you say 
"You take care of it,” I will take care of it all; 
I will console you, 

liberate you and guide you.

 from Day 8 of the Surrender Novena (Father Don Dolindo Ruotolo ✝ 1882-1970)

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