Hey there, it’s your favorite funny person! Today we’ve got some great stuff for you to check out. We’ve got a bunch of images and quotes from Thomas Merton, an amazing author and theologian.
A Prayer for Guidance
First up, we’ve got Thomas Merton’s Prayer for Guidance. This prayer is a great reminder to seek God’s guidance in our lives:
O God, I pray that I may know you and love you,
So that I may rejoice in you.
And if I cannot do so fully in this life,
Let me go steadily on
To the day when I come to that fullness…
While I am here in this life,
Let me know you more fully,
Love you more deeply,
And follow you more closely.
Thomas Merton’s Prayer from Thoughts in Solitude
Next up, we’ve got Thomas Merton’s Prayer from Thoughts in Solitude. This print would look great on any wall and is a great reminder to seek solitude and inner peace in our busy lives:
My Lord God,
I have no idea where I am going.
I do not see the road ahead of me.
I cannot know for certain where it will end.
Nor do I really know myself,
And the fact that I think I am following
Your will does not mean that I am actually doing so.
But I believe that the desire to please you
Does in fact please you.
And I hope I have that desire
In all that I am doing.
I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.
And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road…
Though I may know nothing about it.
Therefore will I trust you always…
Though I may seem to be lost
And in the shadow of death.
I will not fear, for you are ever with me,
And you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
Seek God in Your Insecurity
This next quote is perfect for anyone struggling with insecurity or doubt. Here’s what Thomas Merton had to say:
My Lord God,
I have no idea where I am going.
I do not see the road ahead of me.
I cannot know for certain where it will end.
Nor do I really know myself,
And the fact that I think I am following
Your will does not mean that I am actually doing so.
But I believe that the desire to please you
Does in fact please you.
And I hope I have that desire
In all that I am doing.
I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.
And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road…
Though I may know nothing about it.
Therefore will I trust you always…
Though I may seem to be lost
And in the shadow of death.
I will not fear, for you are ever with me,
And you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
Thomas Merton
And here’s a great image of Thomas Merton himself. He was a true visionary and we can all learn a lot from his teachings and writings.
Pin on Prayers
Next up, we’ve got a cool little quote pin from Thomas Merton. This would make a great addition to any cork board or bulletin board:
Your life is shaped by the end you live for.
You are made in the image of what you desire.
Thomas Merton Prayer Printable
Here’s a great printable of one of Thomas Merton’s most famous prayers. Print it out, stick it on your fridge, and say it every day to remind yourself to seek God’s guidance:
O God,
I cannot be other than what I am,
Unless I embrace myself fully,
And trust that you will drive us both true.
Therefore, O God, I pray that you will guide me,
Help me to know myself and know you,
And help me to open up to your grace…
So that I may bear fruit for you
And live every moment in your love.
Printable Thomas Merton Prayer
And here’s another great printable of a Thomas Merton prayer. This one focuses on the need for peace and tranquility in our lives:
O God,
You are the peace that my soul needs.
I ask that you would come down to me…
That you would comfort me in my pain.
And help me to know that you are here,
Even in the midst of my darkness.
Help me to trust in your mercy,
And to see your hand at work in my life…
Even when I don’t understand it.
Thomas Merton Prayer Printable
And here’s yet another Thomas Merton prayer printable. This one is a great reminder that God is always with us, even in the midst of our struggles:
O God,
Help me to see that you are with me in my struggle.
That you are holding me up,
And that you will not let me go.
Help me to trust in your love,
And to know that you will bring me through…
Even when it seems impossible.
Thomas Merton’s Prayer Print
And here’s a great Thomas Merton prayer print that would look amazing on any wall. This one is all about seeking God’s guidance and following His will:
O God,
I know that I can trust in you.
Please guide me as I seek your will,
And help me to follow your path.
Give me the grace to be patient,
And the strength to persevere.
I pray that I may know you more fully,
Love you more deeply,
And follow you more closely each day.
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And finally, we’ve got a great quote from Thomas Merton that’s all about seeking God’s will in our lives:
My Lord God,
I have no idea where I am going.
I do not see the road ahead of me.
I cannot know for certain where it will end.
Nor do I really know myself,
And the fact that I think I am following
Your will does not mean that I am actually doing so.
But I believe that the desire to please you
Does in fact please you.
And I hope I have that desire
In all that I am doing.
I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire.
And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road…
Though I may know nothing about it.
Therefore will I trust you always…
Though I may seem to be lost
And in the shadow of death.
I will not fear, for you are ever with me,
And you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
And that’s it for today, folks! Thanks for checking out these quotes and images from Thomas Merton. We hope they inspire you to seek God’s guidance and follow His will in your life.
