Vol. 3 – August 24, 1900- Everything turns into good for one who truly loves Jesus.
Having spent one day being restless, I felt all full of temptations and sins. Oh! God, what a harrowing pain it is to offend You! I did as much as I could to remain in God, to resign myself to His Holy Will, to offer Him that very restless state for love of Him, to not pay attention to the enemy, showing highest indifference, so that I would not incite him myself to tempt me more. But in spite of all this, I could not help hearing the murmuring that the enemy provoked around me. So, finding myself in my usual state, I did not dare to desire my beloved Jesus, so ugly and miserable did I see myself. But, always benign with this sinner, without my asking, He came, and as though compassionating me, told me: “My daughter, courage, do not fear. Don’t you know that certain cold and mighty waters are more powerful in purging of the slightest spot than fire itself? And then, everything turns into good for one who truly loves Me.” Having said this, He disappeared, leaving me reassured, yes, but weak, as if I had suffered a fever.
Scripture Meditation- We know that in everything God works for good with those who love him, who are called according to his purpose. (Romans 8:28)
Prayer- O Lord, we love You, we praise You and we worship You because You always work everything together for good for those who love You, even when the cold and mighty waters are raging! Jesus we trust in You in all of our circumstances be it illness, work problems, family strife, our own weaknesses and sinful behaviors which drag us down and make it feel that You are so far away! And yet, You are as close as our next breath as You whisper to each one of us courage, do not fear! Let us always turn to You and You alone in all of our storms!
JOURNEY INTO THE DIVINE WILL 