We all know the famous poem by Saint Teresa of Jesus, Saint Teresa of Avila:

“Let nothing trouble you, let nothing frighten you,
Everything passes, God never changes.
Patience achieves all things.
He who has God lacks nothing,
God alone is enough.”

However, what many people ignore is that these words are merely an introduction. Each verse, however brief, conceals a profound reflection that Saint Teresa herself comments on and explains.

The meditation of each verse

Saint Teresa invites us to raise our thoughts to heaven and not to let ourselves be distressed by everyday problems:

• “Let nothing trouble you, let nothing frighten you”: A call to inner strength in the face of any adversity.

• “Everything passes”: It reminds us of the transience of worldly things, such as fame, wealth, or youth.

• “God does not change”: God remains constant and faithful, never betraying or changing his promises.

• “Patience achieves all things”: Patience is the key to achieving true wisdom and love.

• “He who has God lacks nothing”: When God is our treasure, we need nothing else.

• “God alone is enough”: The ultimate synthesis of a life centered on faith and complete trust.

Each phrase is analyzed by the saint, who explains how these ideas arose and their profound relationship with spiritual life and living faith.

Applying teaching in daily life

These verses are not only poetry, but also a manual for daily meditation. Saint Teresa suggests reciting them, reflecting on them, and making them a refuge from sadness, loneliness, or disappointment:

“When you feel harassed by the world, by the flesh, by sadness, by loneliness, by disappointment… this little verse replaces all the pleasures of the world and all the invented needs of the world.”

Learning these words by heart and meditating on them every morning helps maintain inner peace and trust in God, no matter what is happening around you.

A message to share

Father Ángel Espinosa de los Monteros invites us to spread this message : practice good, meditate on these words, and trust in God. Because, as Saint Teresa teaches us, only God is enough.