Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret of Peace and Happiness
By Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure and St. Claude de la Colombière · Published by TAN Books
Overview
Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence is one of the Church's most beloved guides to abandoning oneself completely to God's loving will. Drawing upon Sacred Scripture, timeless Catholic theology, and the spiritual wisdom of Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure and St. Claude de la Colombière, this classic work reveals that true peace is not found in controlling life's circumstances but in confidently entrusting every joy, sorrow, success, and trial to Divine Providence.
With remarkable clarity and pastoral warmth, the authors address enduring questions about suffering, unanswered prayer, God's permissive will, and the mystery of evil. Rather than offering abstract theology, they provide practical guidance for cultivating serenity, overcoming anxiety, and discovering lasting happiness through complete confidence in God's loving plan. Whether facing seasons of uncertainty or simply seeking a deeper spiritual life, readers will find this little masterpiece a faithful companion on the road to holiness.
What This Book Offers:
- A Clear Understanding of Divine Providence: Learn how God's loving will governs every aspect of life.
- Peace Amid Suffering: Discover how trials can become opportunities for grace and spiritual growth.
- Answers to Difficult Questions: Explore Catholic teaching on suffering, prayer, and the existence of evil.
- Daily Spiritual Encouragement: A compact, pocket-sized companion ideal for frequent meditation and reflection.
- Grow in Complete Trust: Learn to surrender every circumstance to God's wise and loving care.
- Overcome Fear and Anxiety: Replace worry with the peace that comes from confidence in Divine Providence.
- Deepen Your Prayer Life: Discover how surrender transforms prayer into a living relationship of trust.
- Find Lasting Serenity: See life's joys and crosses through the lens of God's eternal plan.
- Strengthen Your Faith: Draw encouragement from one of the Church's enduring spiritual classics on abandonment to God.
From the Book
"True peace and happiness are found in accepting God's holy will with confidence and love."
— Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence
Intended Audience
This book is ideal for Catholics seeking greater trust in God's providence, those enduring suffering or uncertainty, and anyone longing for deeper interior peace. It is especially valuable for spiritual reading, retreats, Eucharistic adoration, and daily meditation, offering timeless guidance for living with confidence in God's loving care.
FAQs
What is meant by "trustful surrender"?
It is the wholehearted acceptance of God's providential will, trusting that He lovingly directs every circumstance for our ultimate good and salvation.
Does the book address suffering and unanswered prayer?
Yes. It thoughtfully explains how Catholics can understand suffering, evil, and seemingly unanswered prayers within God's loving plan.
Is this book practical for everyday life?
Absolutely. Though rooted in profound spiritual theology, its advice is clear, practical, and readily applicable to the ordinary challenges of daily living.
Key Themes
- Trust in Divine Providence: Finding peace through complete confidence in God's loving will.
- The Meaning of Suffering: Understanding trials as opportunities for grace and sanctification.
- Prayer and Abandonment: Learning to unite every circumstance to God's providential care.
- Interior Peace: Cultivating serenity amid uncertainty through faithful surrender to Christ.
- SKU:
- 982
- ISBN-13:
- 9780895552167
- Imprint:
- TAN Books
- Pages:
- 140
- Publication Date:
- 10/1/1984
- SKU:
- 982
- Product Format:
- Paperbound
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/Preview_TrustfulSurrender.pdf
- Height:
- 6.00
- Width:
- 4.00
72 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
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Providence is God's Name!
Excellent review of acknowledging God's Love for all his creatures, and for me personally. Trust and humility are the way to being at home in his heart -- as this little treatise explains.
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What an uplifting book, I
What an uplifting book, I read it every single day over and over. Easily understood.
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This book, although small, packs
This book, although small, packs a mighty punch! It is our household go-to. I highly recommend it to all that are seeking a more trustful surrender to Gods providence in their life.
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Read This Before Anything Else...
This is an amazingly grace filled read. Reading this is the foundation for everything else in trying to live out our faith. Read it and start practicing it immediately. We must trust Jesus and surrender to him for our faith to remain in tact in these end times. This book tells you how. Please TAN keep these classics available.
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First saw this little book
First saw this little book years ago, and it is wonderful. for use as gift!
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Enlightenment and Understanding
God's Divine Will is simply God's Divine Love for us. It is a Love that is His desired best for us if we only try to practice complete surrender to His Divine Providence. This book is full of enlightenment to help our understanding of this. I love the size of this book - it fits so comfortably in the palms of my hands.
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Beautiful book
Great book for following lifes lessons. There is something for everyone in this little book. How to trust God completely in your life.
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Trustful Surrender To Divine Providence
This is an excellent devotional book that will entirely change your life to focus on how and why you should trust God in all the circumstances of life. I have been reading it nearly every day since I received it. When it first arrived, I read it from cover to cover in one sitting. It was that helpful and engaging.
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Highly recommend it
This is a book one should read several times throughout their lifetime. Absolutely a must read!
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Thank you. Its a wonderful
Thank you. Its a wonderful gift for friends and family
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I am almost finished reading
I am almost finished reading Trustful Surrender. Its one of the best spiritual books Ive ever read. Its a classic that everyone should read; its right up there with two other classic Catholic books from TAN: Story of a Soul, and Humility of Heart. Excellent.
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Very inspiring and a great
Very inspiring and a great reminder that all things that happen are part of God's plan. Relax, trust, and rejoice in God's divine plan for all of us.
