Just In The Nick of Time

Young adult testimonies are starting to come in for my new book and I am humbled.  I can't tell you how happy it makes me when young people read the Volumes or any one of Anne a lay apostle's books. All eyes are opened to His great love and mercy with each heavenly message and Anne's eloquent writing. I tell my three daughters how much farther ahead of the game they are compared to me at their ages (29, 26, 23).  I was trying to figure out life while doing my best as a young mother. Thank the Lord they turned out so amazingly wonderful. Not only do they have Jesus, Our Lady, the Bible and all of heaven to guide them in this crazy world, they have Direction for Our Times!  Because of this mission, I see three young Christian women who want to make a difference and bring the Light of Christ to those within their reach.  Two of them are now first time mothers with very supportive husbands whom I love.  It is such a blessing to see them with their sons thankful for their gift from heaven. My youngest is a photographer in a very secular world where she is not afraid to say she loves Jesus. I share all the judgmental and condemning comments I receive in response to my book and blog posts (which are few and far between). I want them to learn how to love and not hate. How to accept, not reject. And, that it is never too late to turn to Christ for salvation. Their foundation is pretty solid.  I did the best I could to secure strong faith.  Now, as a mother and grandmother, I can enjoy the fruits knowing they don't really need me as much anymore . . . they strive to live for His Glory every day the best they can.  And, if they make mistakes along the way, they know I will always be here with open arms to guide them back to Christ (and make a batch of my yummy spongy low fat chocolate chip cookies which nobody seems to love as much as we do!). I love you girls!

In todays Gospel (Luke 8:19-21), Jesus makes a very clear point: it's easy to talk the talk, but you also have to walk the walk: 

The mother of Jesus and his brothers came to him but were unable to join him because of the crowd. He was told, "Your mother and your brothers are standing outside and they wish to see you." He said to them in reply, "My mother and my brothers are those who hear the word of God and act on it."

And I couldn't pass up posting the first reading today (Proverbs 21: 1-6, 10-13) as it is filled with spiritual tidbits:

Like a stream is the king's heart in the hand of the LORD; wherever it pleases him, he directs it.

All the ways of a man may be right in his own eyes, but it is the LORD who proves hearts.

To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.

Haughty eyes and a proud heart? the tillage of the wicked is sin.

The plans of the diligent are sure of profit, but all rash haste leads certainly to poverty.

Whoever makes a fortune by a lying tongue is chasing a bubble over deadly snares.

The soul of the wicked man desires evil; his neighbor finds no pity in his eyes.

When the arrogant man is punished, the simple are the wiser; when the wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge.

The just man appraises the house of the wicked: there is one who brings down the wicked to ruin.

He who shuts his ear to the cry of the poor will himself also call and not be heard.

In the March 2012 Monthly Message, Jesus only asks we persevere with steadfast faith:

"It will always be a heavenly directed plan which brings individuals back to peace through holiness. Together, we are accomplishing this, person by person. I am pleased that our efforts are securing fruit, which we offer to the Father as evidence of a true desire for holiness in His children. Please, dear apostles, remain faithful to Me. Allow Me to direct your contribution and you will be blessed and consoled. Through your fidelity, others will also be blessed and consoled. When we are finished with your work on earth, you will come to Me in fullness and you will understand all that I accomplished through your willingness. I will not steer you into what is bad for you but into what is good for you. Continue on in trust and be grateful that I have chosen you to serve God's Renewal."

Lay apostles, young or old, it is never too late to be a part of God's Renewal. Strive to do His Will and continue on the path to salvation. You can change your life.  I did.  Accept the fact you are worthy of His Love and make peace with your past. Once you do, you will be amazed at all the beauty despite the thorns.

Thank you, Lord, for quick recoveries and a joyful spirit.  Your spiritual bulletproof armor is working perfectly.

God bless,
Bonnie