What happened to July? Boy, August 1st came and went very quickly! Nevertheless, here is the Monthly Message which brings such comfort in a time of heavy crosses:
We continue our cycle of monthly messages with August 2005 for our prayer groups and personal reflection.
August 1, 2005
Jesus
"Listen to your Saviour, My dear ones. I am speaking to every soul on earth at this time. I am with you in each moment and I will never leave you. You must accept each experience in union with Me. You will have difficulties if you begin to follow Me but you have had difficulties in the past. I do not wish My apostles to believe that life without service to Me would mean life without difficulties. If the cross is weighing you down, bring it to Me. I am the expert at carrying the cross. It is understandable that you will need help with your difficulties and it is only sensible to come to the Expert for that help. This is a sensible approach to living your life and carrying your cross. Together, we will continue on. You will support Me in My mission of mercy and I will support you in everything. The benefits of service to heaven are complete. There is nothing you lack when you serve heaven because heaven knows your every need. You offer Me your day each morning. Be aware that this act is mutual. When you give Me your day, I am allowed into that day and I walk through each moment with you, flowing through you, yes, but also caring for you, alerting you to danger, and ensuring that your soul benefits from each challenge, each joy, each cross. You are not alone. I will not allow anything for you that I will not use for your ultimate holiness. Walk in joy because as an apostle serving in this troubled world, you are entitled to every heavenly protection. My gratitude to you for your friendship is not something you can measure in earthly terms. You must trust Me that my gratitude will astound you. I care for your loved ones, dear apostles. I hear your prayers and I will use a measure of my gratitude to you for the benefit of all of your intentions for other souls. There is no reason, whatever your circumstances, to lose your joy."
The timing of this message is spectacular. Just when I think a cross is too heavy and I struggle finding joy in the cross, Jesus reminds me I am not alone. This is a good one, lay apostles (actually, every Monthly Message brings joy and comfort). Read and reread. Print it out and take it to Adoration to contemplate. As He starts this message . . . "Listen to your Savior."
Thank you, Lord, for reminding me to see the joy in all challenges I face. Also help me to remember all the graces You have gifted me with in my life.
God bless,
Bonnie
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