(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
If someone in your family were seriously ill, or in prison,
or in some form of grave need, would that be a burden to you or a
blessing? Think about it. Do those with special needs make your life
more difficult? If this question were
answered on a purely practical level the answer may be, “Yes.” But if it is answered on a more spiritual
level, the answer is that those who “burden” us with their particular needs
offer us an opportunity for great holiness.
This is the case because those with special needs call forth from us a
response of charity, compassion and the service of Mercy. If we see them as a burden, we are missing an
extraordinary opportunity for grace. God
often allows others to suffer and impose a holy burden upon us so as to allow
us to manifest His Mercy. Seek out these
special souls and offer them the love, care and Mercy present in the Heart of
Jesus (See Diary #1268).
Who has God placed in your life? More specifically, who is it that carries a
special suffering, illness, weakness or difficulty that requires extra care
from you? It could be a sick child, a
depressed spouse, an elderly parent, a manifest sinner or a friend in
need. Whoever it is that comes to mind,
try to see them and their needs as a graced invitation from our Lord to
manifest His love and Mercy. They are a
far greater blessing to you than you will ever realize. Allow their needs to evoke the compassion and
care in the Heart of Christ through you.
Lord, please give me a
heart like unto Yours. Give me Your
perfect Heart of Mercy and compassion so that I may manifest Your perfect love
for others. Help me to see all people as
a gift and to recognize their infinite dignity.
And as I seek to love them, I thank You for the blessings I receive in
this selfless act. Jesus, I trust in
You.
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