The first time she heard God in her heart , a wave of tranquility washed over her entire consciousness. She was overwhelmed with God's loving presence. She experienced God's unconditional embrace. She recognized the gentle voice of Jesus .
As this closeness grew, she was made to understand that the pruning was an ongoing process. She instinctively knew when it was the Heavenly Father giving her the blessing. She was gifted with the Reality of the Triune God. The Paraclete was the soft voice that mentored. Mother Mary was the encouraging presence during the dark nights of her soul.
She wondered whether the impact on her would be the same when she embarked on sharing God's words to others. Resolutely she decided that she would rather be branded a fool for The Lord. There just might be those that have waited much too long ...They needed to be reached. They needed to be reassured.
After fervently praying :
"... speak , Lord, Your servant is listening ..."
1 Samuel 3:9
she mustered enough courage to write down the words as they settle gently in her heart.
"My child, my child, fear not,
those who need
shall hear my voice."
" Come! Arise ! Dearly Beloved
and do what I have entrusted you to do.
WITH GOD WHO IS LOVE
ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE."
"You who seek ...
look deep within.
With sublime intention ...
eventually,
find your Jesus
you will. "
"Why does it grieve your soul
that you have not as yet heard me
as you would have wanted to hear me?
Are you not aware
that all these are pure grace
bestowed by The Father in heaven?
Be humble of heart
Wait for the right moment
Your turn will come."
" Like the Blessed Mother,
all it takes is to offer
your own Magnificat.
Allow God to do the rest."
"You who hear me as you read
know that I have loved you
since the beginning of time.
Start loving yourself as I have loved you."
"Know child
that I have willingly offered my life
for you on the cross
and I would lovingly offer it again
and again ... and again.
All I wanted is for you
to be able to spend eternity
with the Father in Heaven."
"Turn away from all that would hinder
closeness with your God.
Seek child, pray for the grace.
Pray for a change of heart."
"Your Jesus ,The Crucified Christ ,
is just a prayer away."
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A guide and challenge to Christians who want to live a life of true discipleship. It explains why worship is fundamental and how a life of true worship transforms one to Christ-likeness.
The world calls us to improve and promote ourselves. Is this
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