Contribution
Strengthening words
In the past weeks, I had been into so much pain and suffering. I felt as if my problems were insurmountable and I even thought of giving up in life. I was drained to nothingness, but miraculously, I'd recovered. Then I discovered that I was filled with more.
On the day I came out of the dark pit I was in, I came across a book, "Direction For Our Times As Given To 'Anne', a Lay Apostle". There were two messages there from Jesus and The Blessed Mother which had touched me and created quite an impact. These words will give me the strength I need to cope with life's tribulations and eventually live it to the fullest, with God's grace.
ESUS: "Again you feel the weight of My cross. You must not think that because you know weariness or discouragement, that you do not serve Me well. Indeed, it is often at these times that I count on you as the Elect. Be like Peter, who, when asked if He was going to leave Me, replied, "Lord, you are the one true God. Where would we go?" Since your search is over and you have found the one true God, be at peace. God will not let you go. But you must continue on trusting Me, your Jesus. The times you feel discouraged and unable to serve, are the times you are depending on yourself. Dearest little children, We speak to you with such love and hope. Consider prayer like eating and drinking. How careful you are to feed your body and care for its whims. You rest often so as not to feel physical weariness. My chosen souls must pay at least this much attention to their souls and often more. I want you to serve Me in a great way. That means you must be very small and quiet so your Jesus can speak to you and guide you. I will care for your temporal needs if you turn them over to me. Your world must be changed and My children must work with Me for this to happen. Often, looking on your world through My eyes, you feel sickened. That is why, I am intervening, children. You must trust your Jesus. Read the gospels. You will find only love and understanding from Me. I do not come as a judge, but a merciful friend, who sees our pain and is going to give you relief. Be a servant of Me, your God, and not the world. Particularly now, during these times, you must turn your eyes to heavenly goals. Look around the world now with the eyes of a chosen soul and you will see Me working. Have faith and surround yourself with heavenly people and conversations. Speak with joy of your faith and peace. When you feel the weight of the cross, smile, because it is then, that you are most united with Me."
BLESSED MOTHER: "I am with you, dear child. I see your suffering and Mother will see that you have everything you need to cope. Pray and I will intercede for you in every way necessary so that you can continue to serve your family properly. Jesus loves you so. He is so grateful that you have accepted your sufferings so bravely. You must not be sad because you need help. Dear little child of my heart, this is how we bring you to nothing so that Jesus can fill you even more. We do not judge you when you falter, but rush in to assist you. When you think of the saints suffering, know that they often faltered. This is why they were humble. If they suffered heroically from the beginning, with no effort or practice, it would not have been difficult, hence it would not have been a great cross. Do you understand? Becoming a saint is not about the finished product, little one, but about the process of becoming. It is in the process of becoming that the world is burned for you and heaven takes over. You are involved in a process and We are helping. The more you pry, the more we will be able to move you forward. Little one, be assured that the only way to your destination is the rocky road. But soon you will fly over the stones not feeling the work. It is only briefly that you struggle so badly. And always remember that these difficult times pass and you then have an easy time. My heart aches so tenderly with love for you. I am holding you closely and your bitter tears are my personal business. I am counting them my dear little child, and will see that they bring you great glory later. Be brave and go about your day with a joyful smile, because you have been chosen to serve Jesus in a beautiful way."