(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
The words of truth, spoken from the Heart of our Lord, bring
joy to our lives and rejuvenate our spirits.
When you hear these words of truth, take them in and act on them, you
are set free from the burden of error and may experience a certain lightness of
spirit and refreshment. However, the
opposite is true also. When you listen
to an error, take it in and believe it, the fruit of this error is one of
sadness and burden. The truth sets you
free and an error weighs you down. This
is good to be attentive to when you offer advice to another. If your words appear to lift them up and
strengthen them, then you have an indication that you are speaking from the
Heart of Christ. The same is true when
you take the counsel of another. If
their words immediately connect with you, filling you with a sense of
inspiration and clarity, then listen and receive this word because they are
most likely speaking the words our Lord has inspired them to speak to you (See
Diary #1461).
Reflect today upon the conversations you have had this past
week. How did you feel afterwards? Did you feel inspired and renewed? Or did you feel dry and down. And how have your words affected others over
this past week? Did you notice a healthy
difference in them and a lightening of their spirits? Do a practical and concrete examination of
your conversations and recommit yourself to listening to and speaking that
which comes from the merciful Heart of Jesus.
Lord, I desire to be an
instrument of Your Mercy in every way. I
pray, today, that I may especially do so through the words I offer to
others. May my words be Your Word, dear
Lord. And may I seek refreshment from
Your Heart as I open myself to Your Word spoken through others. I love You, dear Lord, help me to love You
more and to be an instrument of that love to all with whom I converse. Jesus, I trust in You.
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