They will be my people and I shall be their God.
I will have them think and act in another way,
so that they may always fear me,
for their own good and the good of their children.
I will forge an eternal Covenant with them
by which I shall never cease to do them good;
and I shall place my fear in their heart
so that they may never turn away from me.
I shall rejoice in doing them good;
and I shall plant them securely in this land with all my heart and soul.”
---- mine,
It is very easy to give in to despair, to lose hope when suddenly all your fears that loomed large on the horizon are suddenly upon you. This is the time when your faith is tested, and you will persevere, relying on the grace and strength that I will provide, and you will triumph. In this life, you must expect suffering. There is no other way for the soul to be purified of concupiscence but along with the suffering, I will also provide commensurate grace and courage. Above all, I walk with you, I carry your cross with you, I AM yoked with you. Fear nothing, ---- my own, fear opens the door for thoughts of doubt to enter, and with it you give evil a foothold. Place all your trust in Me. I have made an eternal Covenant of love with you and those you love. Have faith and hope in the power of My Word. Lean on Me. Ask and I will move mountains in your favor, I will part the seas so you and those you love will walk on dry ground. I will feed you with My own Body and quench your thirst with My own Blood. Be not afraid, there is nothing to fear, for I will fight your battles for you, and final victory will be yours, I assure you.