10th July 2009 (Afternoon prayer)
My dear little one,
Be constant in your faith. Do not be zealous when you experience spiritual highs then despairing when you experience trials. I ask you to be full of the zeal of the Holy Spirit no matter what is happening around you. Read Scripture to understand my ways. Read Matthew 23: 33-36. Do not be afraid my little one. Be steadfast in your faith. I will look after you. Persecution is part of your spiritual journey. If they persecuted Me then you too must understand that when you pick up your cross to follow me you will face the same rejection. My winnowing fan is in my hand in readiness to sort the wheat from the chaff – the sheep from the goats. There are many who run from one spiritual experience to another seeking only consolation and reward. This is not my way. I have told you in Scripture that those who exalt themselves will be humbled and those who humble themselves will be exalted. Choose to follow the path of wisdom. Do not fear to take the path of rejection and persecution. Pray humble prayers for those who are against you and who are there only in the good times but run and hide when you face difficulties and when people speak all sorts of calumny against you. Blessed are you when you remain constant in your faith, yours is the Kingdom of God. Stay close to me, your Lord and Saviour and I will give you the grace you need to remain strong and committed as a servant of the little way of holy love.