(A Daily Reflection on Divine Mercy)
It is difficult to stay friends with one who is suffering,
especially when that suffering endures.
Often, at first, when a soul is suffering from some illness or other
difficulty, many friends come to help.
But as time goes on, fewer friends maintain their love and support. This offers a test of their love and
mercy. But there is one Friend who will
be there through it all. This is our
Divine Lord. He endured the greatest
sufferings in life and, as a result, He does not shy away from the friendship
that enters into a relationship of long suffering. Jesus’ love remains steadfast and
immovable. This witness of perfect love
must also inspire you in your love for others.
When you see someone suffering it takes great resolve to remain faithful
to them and to your friendship over time.
But the longer the suffering endures, the greater the opportunity to
love. Time purifies and strengthens love
and when you are aware of the long suffering of another, see it as one of the
greatest opportunities to manifest the unwavering love of our Lord (See Diary
#1508-1509).
Reflect upon those with whom you have shared
friendship. Are there people in your
life that have carried a heavy burden for many years? If so, how firm have you remained in your
dedication and love toward them? They
offer you an opportunity to manifest the unfailing love of our Lord. Reflect upon how easy it is to love another
when they are popular, healthy and praised by many. And then reflect upon the strength and
commitment that is needed to remain steadfast to those in the opposite
condition. Renew your love and
friendship and you will manifest the great Mercy of God.
Lord, make me a true
friend. Help me to see the sufferings of
others as an opportunity to love with Your Heart. May I become as faithful as You, dear
Lord. I love You. Help me to love as You do. Jesus, I trust in You.
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