Prayer for Complete Trust in God — St. Francis de Sales: A Visio Divina
Prayer for Complete Trust in God — St. Francis de Sales: A Visio Divina
Visio Divina — “Sacred Seeing” is an ancient form of Christian prayer.
You are invited to take a few minutes to view the prayer station image, as I read the Prayer of Saint Francis de Sales. (audio file: see bottom of this web page.)
I sculptured this ceramic piece in response to having prayed this prayer of Saint Francis de Sales for almost two years during a difficult season in my life. What I realized, as I received help and hope, was that I believed Saint Francis de Sales was actually praying his prayer with me and for me — he was helping me!
I hope this prayer is a blessing and a help to you, as much as it has been to me! I hope that you sense Saint Francis de Sales helping you.
Prayer for Complete Trust in God
“Do not look forward to the trials and crosses of this life with dread and fear. Rather, look to them with full confidence that as they arise, God, to whom you belong, will deliver you from them.
He has guided and guarded you thus far in life. Do you but hold fast to his dear hand and He will lead you safely through all trials. Whenever you cannot stand, he will carry you lovingly in his arms.
Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow. The same Eternal Father who cares for you today will take good care of you tomorrow and every day of your life.
Either he will shield you from suffering or He will give you the unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace then and put aside all useless thoughts, vain dreads, and anxious imaginations.”
St. Francis de Sales, (1567-1622) Bishop of Geneva, Roman Catholic Church