THE INTIMATE FRIENDSHIP OF JESUS (PART TWO)
He who finds Jesus finds a rare treasure, indeed, a good above every good, whereas he who loses Him loses more than the whole world. The man who lives without Jesus is the poorest of the poor, whereas no one is so rich as the man who lives in His grace. (We need to find ways to live in His grace each day in our daily lives...small acts of sacrifice)
It is a great art to know how to converse with Jesus, and great wisdom to know how to keep Him. Be humble and peaceful, and Jesus will be with you. Be devout and calm, and He will remain with you. You may quickly drive Him away and lose His grace, if you turn back to the outside world. And, if you drive Him away and lose Him, to whom will you go and whom will you then seek as a friend? You cannot live well without a friend, and if Jesus be not your friend above all else, you will be very sad and desolate. Thus, you are acting foolishly if you trust or rejoice in any other. Choose the opposition of the whole world rather than offend Jesus. Of all those who are dear to you, let Him be your special love. Let all things be loved for the sake of Jesus, but Jesus for His own sake. (HUMBLE, PEACEFUL, DEVOUT, AND CALM...sounds like a tall order for any person, especially this mom!!! Off now as I work on the art to know how to converse with Jesus.)
THY WILL BE DONE!!!+JMJ+
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