The Storms in our Lives

We are truly becoming a remnant.  We must remember that satan is at wits end an so wants to crush us because he knows that the Divine Will is what will crush him.  It was Adam's leaving the Divine Will that allowed satan's beastly reign in this world - and it will be those entering back into the Divine Will that will usher him our of his reign.  Just as Jesus was tempted by satan (Mt. 4), he is also tempting us continuously - even, at times, as far as bringing us against each other.  There is also much turmoil within our families and illnesses to contend with, but we must remember that God himself allows all this.  Remember this:  "The Cross..encompasses all the triumphs - the greatest acquisitions and victories.  You, therefore, must have no other goal than the Cross."  (Book of Heaven, Vol. 1)

Jesus tell us about these storms in our lives:  "...when there is a strong storm at sea, the depth of the sea is in perfect calm.  Where the water is deep, the storm doesn't disturb the surface as much; the waters stay calm.  Thus, the fish, when they feel a storm - to be more secure - go to huddle where the water is deeper..."  "This is the way it happens with souls.  When they are completely filled with God - up to overflowing - the storms don't have the force to shake them in the least."  "...these souls will feel great peace."  (Vol. 8)  Jesus tell us that the true sign that one lives in the Divine Will is peace.  When these storms ensue us, we must put the virtues in order and curl ourselves up in the depths of God.

In order to build the walls of virtues - "the wall of pure, solid gold " (Vol. 7), we must be "similar to the Light that lives within God."  This is not easy if we try to do everything on our own, but if we abandon ourselves to God and allow Him to do everything for us, then it becomes easy.  We must recognize our nothingness ("So I can pour my graces into your heart, it is necessary for you to convince yourself that by yourself you are nothing and are capable of nothing!"  - Vol. 1)  Jesus means this in the true sense - meditate well on His words.  Jesus tell us of this abandonment: "Like a dead person, try to abandon yourself in my arms.  While your eyes are open to what they do and say about you, I am not free to act on your behalf.  Do you want to trust Me?  Well, know that everything I allow to happen to you, whether by devils or by creatures, is directed by Me toward your good."  "Do not be concerned about persons that surround you.  Conduct yourself in a way that your life, your thoughts, your heartbeats, your breath and your affections are continuous acts of reparation to placate Divine Justice; and offer them to Me, together with the troubles creatures cause you."  (Vol. 1)  This is the key to living in the Divine Will and I cannot believe it is possible to live in It without applying these words to our lives!

Lynne Bauer