“Even Elijah was weak and needed My strength to continue his ministry” (Inner Word)
Who could forget the great prophet Elijah, who guided his people back to God through great miracles? Was it not he who stood up to King Ahab when the king did things incompatible with God? Was it not he who incurred the hatred of Queen Jezebel, who worshiped Baal and persecuted him when he had her priests put to death, not without first proving that he was acting on behalf of the Most High!
“May my love find such a home within you that it guides all your steps and determines your actions.” (Inner word)
“Giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.” (Col 1:12)
This is how the praise of God begins in the so-called Christ Hymn in the Letter to the Colossians. It serves as a reminder that all the graces we are privileged to receive through the Son of God come from our Heavenly Father. Therefore, it is right that we not overlook this, but, just as the prayers in the Holy Mass are always addressed to our divine Father, turn back to God our Father in joy, praise, and thanksgiving for everything.
“Surrender yourself completely to me, your loving God and Father. Then everything will work out.” (Inner Word)
What does our Heavenly Father mean by these words?
“Did I not create you in My image? I did this so that you should find nothing strange when you talk on familiar terms with your Father, your Creator and your God.” (From God the Father’s message to M. Eugenia Ravasio).
“God delights in mercy.” (Micah 7:18)
Our Father is not merely merciful because, otherwise, none of us humans would achieve our goal and would therefore need God’s help, as if it were a mere necessity.
“We must not listen to much of what reaches our ears, as if we were deaf, but instead direct our mind and reason toward what brings peace to the heart.” (Thomas à Kempis).
“Happy and wise is he who endeavours to be during his life as he wishes to be found at his death.” (Thomas à Kempis)
“Whoever loves the Savior with courageous love never ceases to love Him in times of temptation, desolation, and despair” (St. Alphonsus Liguori)
