
The Letters of St. Paul of the Cross: True Spiritual Riches Are in the Secret Place with God
“The fire consists of difficulties, trials, tribulations, persecutions—anything that would cause the soul to depend on God alone.” – Amy Knight
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“The fire consists of difficulties, trials, tribulations, persecutions—anything that would cause the soul to depend on God alone.” – Amy Knight

“When the soul begins to understand how high is the destiny of the soul fully united to the Godhead, then all suffering on this side is truly seen for what it is: a momentary light affliction.” – Amy Knight

“Certain seasons of life require much of our time. The important thing to remember in these times is that God understands our season and thus reckons our work as unto Him as prayer.” – Amy Knight

“His side is the wound that is our cleft in the Rock, who is Christ. We can hide in the cleft of the Rock and be safe.” – Amy Knight

“Sometimes in our great fear, the Lord allows our worst fears to come upon us, only to show us that it wasn’t that bad after all.” – Amy Knight

“The enemy doesn’t mind ministry of all different and varied types and forms, but he will resist the one who prays and will try to halt any corporate expression of prayer.” – Amy Knight

“Even on this side of paradise, we can give ourselves to Him by emptying ourselves of everything that hinders relationship with Him.” – Amy Knight

“Times of difficulty and trial, though painful, help us to become detached from the assignment itself and not allow the assignment to become our identity.” – Amy Knight

“Courage, dear one. God wishes to make you all His and, therefore tries you and exercises you so that you may be a good soldier. Have no fear, dear one, for you will have the victory.” – St. Paul of the Cross

“Since faith is so pleasing to the Lord, He is gracious to give us so many opportunities to show Him our love in the darkness of faith.” – Amy Knight