Anima Christi

SOUL OF CHRIST SANCTIFY ME

BODY OF CHRIST SAVE ME

WATER FROM THE SIDE OF CHRIST, WASH ME

PASSION OF CHRIST, GIVE ME STRENGTH

HEAR ME JESUS, HIDE ME IN THY WOUNDS

THAT I MAY NEVER LEAVE THY SIDE

FROM ALL THE EVIL THAT SURROUNDS ME,

DEFEND ME

AND WHEN THE CALL OF DEATH ARRIVES,

BID ME COME TO THEE

THAT I MAY PRAISE THEE WITH THY SAINTS

FOREVER.

HEAR ME JESUS, HIDE ME IN THY WOUNDS

THAT I MAY NEVER LEAVE THY SIDE

FROM ALL THE EVIL THAT SURROUNDS ME , DEFEND ME

AND WHEN THE CALL OF DEATH ARRIVES,

BID ME COME TO THEE

THAT I MAY PRAISE THEE WITH THY SAINTS

FOREVER.

Whenever I hear this Christian song after receiving the Holy Communion, it never fails to make me teary. It has this kind of power that can penetrate to the hardened soul and provides comfort for the grieving heart. It gives the feeling of an absolute assurance of His presence in our everyday lives. This song reminds us not to forget we still have God to hold on to whatever difficulties we may be facing.

Sometimes, it’s not that easy to convey though how you really feel and open up to someone the struggles you’re battling within you caused by all the stressors. It’s like you already have this assumption about their generic responses to your worries. Yes, I admit their intentions are pure which is to uplift your spirit, but it can’t still seems to completely restore your distorted inner peace.

My husband once said in one of our conversation, ”The source of your strength should start from you.” “Inspire yourself and make your DREAMS your true motivation to pursue.” “Motivate comes from the root word MOVE.” “Keep moving!”

It was such a powerful statement to boost my confidence. However, I am honestly doubting my own capabilities of continuing the journey to make my plans to get realized.

I started shutting my world for a few moments so I can have my ME time. A silent short time to pause, pray and I conceded everything to HIM. I surrendered all my doubts, my frustrations and the broken pieces of me to the Heavens. I let him took over my life. The first few lines of the song captivated my emotions during this unfavorable time .

SOUL OF CHRIST SANCTIFY ME

BODY OF CHRIST SAVE ME

WATER FROM THE SIDE OF CHRIST, WASH ME

PASSION OF CHRIST, GIVE ME STRENGTH

His enormous compassion is beyond compare. He can heal every bit of a shattered inspiration. My human determination won’t be enough without His Blessings. I strongly believe He can make things possible for me. If not now, maybe a brighter plan awaits for me in HIS PERFECT TIME.

To all experiencing any hardships in life, keep moving!