J.M.J.
THE CROSS THAT YOU CARRY
IF GOD DOES NOT GRANT ALL THAT YOU DESIRE,
THEN PERHAPS GOD IS USING YOU TO QUENCH SATAN’S FIRE.
YOUR WISHES, DEAR CHILDREN, GOD DOES NOT IGNORE;
HE HEARS EACH REQUEST THAT FROM HIM YOU IMPLORE.
YOU MAY BE AT TIMES ASKED TO SUFFER GREAT PAIN,
BUT THAT IS THE PRICE FOR SALVATION TO GAIN.
THE CROSS THAT YOU CARRY MAY NOT BE FOR YOUR SIN
BUT FOR THOSE WHO THEIR JOURNEY STILL AWAIT TO BEGIN.
WOULD YOU DISCARD, MY DEAR CHILDREN, THE CROSS WHICH GOD GAVE
IF YOU KNEW THAT THIS CROSS WOULD HELP ONE SOUL TO SAVE?
YOU CAN HELP, MY DEAR CHILDREN, FROM SATAN’S GRASP FREE
A SOUL WHOSE CROSS NOW YOU ARE ASKED TO CARRY.
“THY WILL BE DONE”
3-26-2000
see
Crosses And Prayers, 12-8-2002 and With Each Cross That You Bear 1-12-04