JESUS: "I Want You to Trust Me"

jesus saves np“I love you, and it is out of love I allow certain situations and events to happen, to show you that without Me you are nothing. I allow these events to happen to keep you near Me and lean on Me. I want you to trust Me.” - Jesus’ message to Vassula Ryden dated Jan. 30, 1990 (from the book True Life in GOD)

I have been hibernating in my self-made cocoon for the past two weeks! But instead of relaxing, I am feeding myself with God’s words, chewing every bit of it.

I bought a book titled True Life in God 4 years ago. I just happened to catch a glimpse of it inside National Bookstore. Curiosity kicked in, and half an hour later, I was heading my way to the cashier. I remember being so “in love” with Jesus at that time. Smiles…smiles…smiles.

Fast-forward… I fell in love afterwards, turned my back to God (I was too focused on that man that it only hit me recently how I had chosen him over God), and got hit so low that I remained flat on the ground for quite some time.

So here I am now, hibernating, to give myself ample time to regain my footing. Following my inner voice, it was when God told me what to do. My morning would start with the Bible in front of me. I would feed myself with God’s message for the day. If I get to sleep the night before without finishing the rosary, I would find time to pray the Holy Rosary. From work, I would go home excitedly to see my family (especially our cute angel), spend an hour of playtime and small chats, and go to my room to read the books that are so full of life and hopes. This has been my routine for two weeks already, and before I realized it, the pain brought by that terrible “storm” has been slowly fading.

These books have become my source of strength.

1. Holy Bible – It always feels good to be reading the Scriptures. God is there; I need not go out to check if He’s real or fake.

2. My Angel Will Go Before You (Georges Huber) – I bought this book from the Pink Sisters Church in Baguio. This book has given me a deeper sense of the reality of angels as God’s messengers. Moreover, I got reunited with my guardian angel (I have a special name for him, and he does a lot of things for me.)

3. True Life in God (Vassula Ryden) – This book contains the (handwritten) messages that she has been receiving from God since 1985. She receives the messages in the English language and has been translated in 40 languages after the blessing of the then Pope John-Paul II. Reading the book makes me crave for His presence more. It was Him talking directly to me! Proof of that is the declaration in italics stated above. I had a lot of questions, but reading this book alone has given me the answers.

Remember that storm I’ve been into? It has turned out to be a GREAT blessing! Losing someone you truly love is more than I can describe, but seeing God through teary eyes and trusting in His promises is more than enough for me to see beyond the turmoil. You see? I was suddenly awakened. I had the greatest Best Friend then; it was Him. I clung to nobody but Him. I cried and despaired in front of Him. I prayed too trustingly to Him.

He assured me of the rainbow that is soon to be seen. He helped me re-examine my life, showed me how I had lived a disobedient and sinful life, and gave me hope amidst the anguish. He promised me one thing: that this suffering is only temporary. Yes! I do believe in that. How could I not when I can see myself rising because of His great love and mercy?

I want you to trust Me.

I do, and I always will.

Nothing just happens, and as always the case, you will be molded by God as to who you should be if you go back to Him in full TRUST and SURRENDER.

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