Oh, the joy and simplicity of Christ’s presence!

For me, the simplest, most inspiring truth is the wonder of Christ’s presence. And these words of the second poem on St. Patrick’s Breastplate assure me daily of that presence.
“Christ be with me, Christ within me,
Christ behind me, Christ before me,
Christ beside me, Christ to win me,
Christ to comfort and restore me,
Christ beneath me, Christ above me,
Christ in quiet, Christ in danger,
Christ in hearts of all that love me,
Christ in mouth of friend and stranger.”
These lines attributed to St. Patrick assure us that we are not on a lonely pilgrimage. During illness or loss or abandonment, the Spirit of Jesus, the Living Saviour, is always present “to comfort and restore” us. Oh, the joy and simplicity of such truths! (From Living Calm ©️ 2017. Chapter 24)