23rd December 2008 (Night Prayer)
My dear children,
The time approaches when you will celebrate the birth of your Lord and Saviour Jesus. The readings of the Old Testament foretold that He was wonder counsellor, Prince of Peace, Emmanuel – God with us. Let your celebration be one of simple joy. Do not cloud the true meaning of the cause for your joy by worldly pressures to give one another bigger and more prestigious gifts. This is not God’s way. God’s gift was pure and simple – a child given for the redemption of the sins of mankind born humbly in a stable. Let your gift to one another this festive season be “a servant’s heart”. Make changes and embrace the words of Christ Jesus “I come to serve rather than be served”. It is time for all of humanity to let go of the selfishness and pride each one holds within. You must all return to a more humble way of life. Enjoy the simple pleasures of giving to one another without any expectation of return. Do not count the cost of your love. This servant’s heart you are called to accept means that you must humble your heart and accept the precious gift of holy love given to you by your Heavenly Father through the birth, death and resurrection of His Son by the grace of the Holy Spirit. Surrender yourself completely to the Will of God and let His love flow out unceasingly as you embrace the role as a servant of the little way of holy love. Imitate the ways of your Lord and Saviour in this service of love. Love is the way you will change the hardened hearts of others – selfless love – no judgments to be made. Love the person not any thoughtless actions they may do to you.