"O Lord , I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps" (Jer.10:23)

"Lead me in a plain path" (Ps. 27:14)

Many people want to direct God, instead of resigning themelves to be directed by Him; to show Him a way, instead of passively following where He leads.

━Madame Guyon

I said:"Let me walk in the field”;

God said: 'Nay, walk in the town”;

I said:"There are no flowers there”;

He said: :" No flowers, but a crown.”

I said: "But the sky is black,

There is nothing but noise and din ";

But He wept as He sent me back,

"There is more, " He said, "there is sin.

I said: "But the air is thick,

And fogs are veiling ............