(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
It is proper to speak of both the Justice of God as well as
His Mercy. They are not opposed to each
other. His Justice will be dealt to
those who refuse to repent just as it was dealt to the angels who refused to
serve God. But, for now, is it more
proper to say that God is Merciful. In
fact, the evil one would love for us to become consumed with the idea that God
is only Just and that He imposes His judgment upon us continually. When this idea is accepted, it is hard to
understand that God actually withholds His Justice as long as we are open to
His Mercy. Seek His Mercy, believe in it
and run to it. Do not doubt it for a
moment. Know that God offers it day and
night and never tires of lavishing it upon you.
When you are faced with the fear that comes with facing His Justice,
turn your eyes to His Mercy and you will be able to easily turn from all sin as
you bask in the rays shining forth from His Heart (See Diary #1338).
Which of these two images of God do you reflect upon more
often? Are you frightened by God’s
Justice? Or are you consoled by His
Mercy? Both can be useful but never at
the expense of the other. We should
never presume on God’s Mercy and we should never become fixated on His Justice
without immediately remembering His Mercy.
Ponder His Mercy today more than anything and you will have no need to
fear His Justice. Let your heart
experience His love and turn to Him with full confidence and trust.
Lord, I am aware that You are Just and will issue Your
Justice upon me if I fail to turn to Your Mercy. Therefore, I do turn to Your Mercy. I seek it with all my heart. I love You, Lord, and I desire to love You
more. Give me the grace to open my eyes
to Your radiant Heart and to be open to all that You wish to bestow. Jesus, I trust in You.
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