(A Daily Reflection on
Divine Mercy)
If you are given the glorious
gift of a deep faith, many will see this and rejoice in it. But it may be the occasion for some to have
jealousy. This is a sad and painful
experience. Know that the jealousy of
another is not caused by you or by your faith, it is caused by their sin. Therefore, if you experience the jealousy or
ridicule of another stemming from their jealousy, do not be alarmed. Certainly it is appropriate to feel holy
sorrow over their action, but that sorrow must not turn into a wound. Instead, pay no attention to the mistreatment
of another other than this holy sorrow that leads to silent surrender to
God. Pray for this person and have great
hope that their sin will be realized by them and that they will repent. Your hope, your silent suffering, and your
holy sorrow will become an act of Mercy to them allowing them to see the
effects of their sin (See Diary #1422).
Accepting the darts of
another’s sins can be difficult. Reflect
upon how you react when one of these arrows is sent your way. Though it is easy to react with vengeance,
your mistreatment by another offers you an opportunity for much grace. Mercy, silence and holy sorrow provide you
with the tools you need to help bring conversion to those who mistreat you. This is difficult to do and can only be done
when you have fully surrendered to the Mercy of God. God loves you and He loves every sinner with
a burning love. Reflect upon that love
God has for those who have hurt you and reflect upon the fact that you are in a
unique situation to help them experience God’s love. Do not shy away from this duty and the Lord
will bless you more than you could ever imagine.
Lord,
I pray that Your Mercy floods my heart, especially for those who have hurt
me. May I love them with Your Heart and
become a source of grace in their lives.
I love You, dear Lord. Jesus, I
trust in You.
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