Our Lady's May 2008 message from Medjugorge

Message of May 25, 2008:

“Dear children! In this time of grace, when God has permitted me to be with you, little children, I call you anew to conversion. Work on the salvation of the world in a special way while I am with you. God is merciful and gives special graces, therefore, seek them through prayer. I am with you and do not leave you alone. Thank you for having responded to my call.”

God Bless! Steve and Ana Shawl, The Medjugorje Web

http://www.medjugorje.org

Vengeance is not Mine

In the spirit of the new ecumenism, let's take a look at a page from one of my favorite protestant brothers this morning:

How to Let Go of Past Hurts by Rick Warren

Dear friends, never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God. For it is written, “I will take vengeance; I will repay those who deserve it,” says the Lord. Romans 12:19 (NLT)
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Relinquish your right to get even. Leave that up to God; he’ll take care of it (Romans 12:19). I’ve been married for thirty years and I’m ashamed to say, I’ve hurt my wife many times. But after thirty years, we’re still together and more in love than ever before. Why? Because it’s not hurt that destroys relationships, it’s an unwillingness to forgive. We’re human; we’re going to hurt each other. But the question is, will you give up your right to get even? And will you offer forgiveness? When you do, any hurt can be overcome.

Respond to evil with good. How can you tell when you’ve released somebody, when you’ve completely forgiven them? You can actually pray for God to bless the person who hurt you. The Bible says we should overcome evil with good, praying for those who hurt us (Romans 12:21; Matthew 5:44).

for more, go to http://www.purposedrivenlife.com/

WISDOM

Wisdom is facing, accepting, employing, and spreading the truth of the divine revelation of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Imagine yourself standing before God, suddenly realizing that he knows "every hair on your head," all your thoughts and emotions, sins and good deeds...you are stripped of everything before Him, none of your defenses work, your excuses are hallow, and there's no way to spin your story...just the absolute truth about everything you have done and not done. Now imagine His love, how you are forgiven, fed, and strengthened.

You have experienced a pinch of the truth about yourself--the beginning of freedom and the path to wisdom. Go to the Holy Spirit. Get more.