John 10:9

 June 30, 2023

Verse of the day - John 10:9 (NRSV)

I am the gate.  Whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture.

Excerpt from first book - Spirituality A Journey For My Soul

Jesus said:

When a shepherd watches over his sheep, he protects them from all danger.  They chase away wolves and lions that prowl around trying to scatter the flock.  The sheep know the shepherd, and they follow his voice.  In the same way, I protect you.  I am the Good Shepherd.  You are My sheep.  When you know Me as your Lord and Savior, you will hear My voice and follow Me.  Just as a shepherd watches over his flock, I too watch over My sheep.  I will protect you from all harm.

John 13:34

 June 28, 2023

Verse of the day - John 13:34 (NRSV)

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another.  Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another.

Excerpt from third book - Come To The Cross

Jesus said:

Love one another as I have loved you.  Sometimes My dear children feel as though this cannot be done.  Remember, all things are possible to those who believe in Me.  I will give you the words to say.  Be not afraid to speak the words on your lips given to you by Me.  They can change someone's life forever.

Sometimes Jesus gives us a word of knowledge to share with other people.  We should never be afraid to share the love of God with someone we do not know.  Jesus desires us to share our love and knowledge of Him with everyone that we meet.  We never know how we will touch another person's life.

Luke 6:36

 June 27, 2023

Verse of the day - Luke 6:36 (NRSV)

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Excerpt from second book - Come Back To Me

Jesus said:

It is hard to love your enemies, but with My help this can be done.  Fear not for I am with you always.  As hard as it was, I forgave those who beat Me and spat upon Me.  This was done as an example as to how I will you to live.  When someone hurts you deeply, turn to Me in prayer.  Through prayer and fasting anything can be forgiven.  When you let go of past hurts and regrets, you grow in My love.

Matthew 22:37-39

 June 26, 2023

Verses of the day - Matthew 22:37-39 (NRSV)

He said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind." This is the greatest and first commandment.  And a second is like it: "You shall love your neighbour as yourself."  

Excerpt from first book - Spirituality A Journey For My Soul

Jesus said:

I call everyone to love with brotherly kindness.  I created everyone equally.  It does not matter what race or religion you are.  Treat one another with respect, for you are all brothers and sisters in Christ.  Whatever you do for your brothers and sisters in Christ, you also do for Me.  I live inside everyone.

Isaiah 2:5

 June 25, 2023

Verse of the day - Isaiah 2:5 (NRSV)

O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the LORD!

Excerpt from third book - Come To The Cross

Jesus said:

Spend time in My Glorious Presence.  This is what I desire of My dear children.  The more time you spend with Me, the more you grow in your faith life.  I desire My dear children to be strong in their faith.  Share with My other dear children what you know about Me.  Allow your light to shine on everyone around you.  When you allow your light to shine brightly, it will enlighten someone else.  Many of My dear children see life as dark and gloomy because they do not know Me personally as their Lord and Savior.  Share My love with them.

Mark 13:22

 June 24, 2023

Verse of the day - Mark 13:22

False messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce signs and omens, to lead astray, if possible, the elect.

Excerpt from second book - Come Back To Me

Jesus said:

I always send the people you need to help you, into your life, at the right time.  My timing is always perfect.  Pay attention to the people I send before you.  They are there, in your life, for a reason.  Everybody can learn from other people.  Be not afraid to open your mind to the new ideas placed before you.  However, you must be aware that sometimes there are people who seem to be of good nature and seem to be followers of Me.  Even though they seem to be prophets, they will try to lead you astray.

Leviticus 26:1

 June 23, 2023

Verse of the day - Leviticus 26:1 (NRSV)

You shall make for yourselves no idols and erect no carved images or pillars, and you shall not place figured stones in your land, to worship at them; for I am the LORD your God.

Excerpt from first book - Spirituality A Journey For My Soul

Jesus said:

There are many things in this life that can take you away from Me.  Many times it's the common, ordinary things that people do.  It is hard to realize this type of sin because it is often hidden.  Once it is realized, steps need to be taken to do away with whatever is keeping you from being in full union with Me.  Giving up idols in your life is also a part of dying to self.  Giving up something that has become an idol in your life is hard to do.  With My help, it can be achieved.  I desire that everyone would take a look at their lives and see what kind of idols they have.  Then come to Me for forgiveness.  Once the idols have been done away with, you will find peace of mind and will draw closer to Me.

John 17:3

 June 22, 2023

Verse of the day - John 17:3 (NRSV)

And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent.

Excerpt from third book - Come To The Cross

Jesus said:

Because of the words spoken by My disciples, many eyes were opened to the truth.  I desire My dear children to do the same.  Be not afraid to speak My words to people you do not know.  I will lead and guide your words.  By sharing My words with other dear children, many more will come to the foot of the cross and repent.  My dear children of this world need to come to Me in repentance with their whole heart.  Leave the world behind.  Experience what life is like when you come to the foot of the cross.  It is here where you will experience overwhelming peace and joy.

When we come to the foot of the cross, we will experience great peace.  Jesus desires us to bring all our cares and concerns to Him.  When we release everything over to Jesus, we will receive His great love and mercy.  This in turn will bring us peace that surpasses all understanding.  We will no longer be overcome by the things of this world.

Luke 15:31-32

 June 21, 2023

Verses of the day - Luke 15:31-32

Then the father said to him, "Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours.  But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found."

Excerpt from second book - Come Back To Me

Jesus said:

My love for you is never ending.  I love everyone equally.  Sometimes My dear children lose their way in life.  This is when I send someone into your life to help you find your way back to Me.  I am always patiently waiting for My dear children to return to Me.  I do not look on mankind the same way humans do.  Mankind only looks at the appearance.  I look at the heart.  Only I know what is hidden deep inside your heart.  It is My desire that My dear children learn how to look at what is in the heart of other people.  Mankind is often harsh and judgmental.

Jesus loves us so much that even if we stray away from our faith, He will always be waiting for us to return to Him with open arms.  Just like the father of the prodigal son, Jesus will always welcome us back.  Many times, we as humans, tend to judge one another by appearance.  Jesus only looks at our heart.  It is His desire that we learn how to do the same.  

Matthew 5:15-16

 June 20, 2023

Verses of the day - Matthew 5:15-16

No one after lighting a lamp puts it under the bushel basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all in the house.  In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.

Excerpt from first book - Spirituality A Journey For My Soul

Jesus said:

I am the Light of the World.  No one comes to the Father except through Me.  I desire all My children to come to the light.  My light shines through the darkness of this world.  I give My light to everyone when they are Baptized.  It is your responsibility to let your light shine.  Allow others to see My light shining through you.  Through the good things that you do, people will come to know Me.  By being a good example, others will follow in your footsteps and will be led back to Me.

At Baptism we are given the light of Christ.  As we grow older, if we follow the ways of Jesus, our light will become brighter.  We should not be afraid to let our light shine for Jesus.  By allowing our light to shine, we will be able to lead other people out of the darkness and into the new light of Christ.

Psalm 34:1

 June 19, 2023

Verse of the day - Psalm 34:1 (NRSV)

I will bless the LORD at all times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

Excerpt from third book - Come To The Cross

Jesus said: 

If you endure through trials and temptations, in the end you will join Me in Paradise.  The end times are near.  Times will become more and more difficult to bear.  Have no fear.  I am your guide, and I will lead the way.  Follow Me and you shall be saved.

Matthew 18:14

 June 18, 2023

Verse of the day - Matthew 18:14 (NRSV)

So it is not the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost.

Excerpt from second book - Come Back To Me

Jesus said:

I come before the world this day and plead for you to return to Me, your Lord and Savior.  Many of My dear children are lost and do not know how to find their way back to Me.  I ask for all believers to help lead others back to Me before it is too late.  No one knows when their last hour on this earth will be.  Be ready to come before Me on you last day when I call you home.  For those of you who know Me, this will be a joyful day.  I bled and died on the cross so that all may be saved.

We all need to come to the foot of the cross so that we may be saved.  We can come as we are.  Jesus loves us and will forgive us of every sin we have ever committed.  Even though we sin and sometimes drift away from God, He will always be waiting for us to return to Him with open arms.  When we drift away from God, He will send someone into our lives to lead us back on the right path and give us a spark of new hope.  If we see someone drifting away from God, Jesus desires us to help guide them back on to the right path.  We are all called to help one another on this journey called life.

Sirach 18:30

 June 17, 2023

Verse of the day - Sirach 18:30 (NRSV)

Do not follow your base desires, but restrain your appetites.

Excerpt from first book - Spirituality A Journey For My Soul

Jesus said:

My dear children, please practice self-control.  It is by practicing self-control that the devil is defeated.   Many times throughout you life on this earth, you will be tempted to give in to things that are not good for you.  Before doing something, stop and pray to Me.  I will show you whether it will be good for you to do or not.  If after what you prayed for brings you peace, know that it is of Me.  When you pray, if you don't have peace about what you want to do, don't do it.  This is My way of letting you know that what you want to do is not of Me.  This is how to practice self-control.  In the beginning practicing self-control will be hard, but with practice it will become easier.

John 8:12

 June 16, 2023

Verse of the day - John 8:12 (NRSV)

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, 'I am the light of the world.  Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life.'

Excerpt from third book - Come To The Cross

Jesus said:

I will show you the way in which My dear children can be helped.  Never be afraid to reach out to the lost and lonely.  It is through My guidance that you, My dear children, will be able to lead others to My great light.  Though there are many of My dear children who walk in the darkness of this world, there is still a way to lead them back to My great light.

When we follow Jesus, we are followers of the light.  Just as Jesus is the light of the world, we too should be allowing our light to shine before others.  At Baptism, we were given the light of Christ.  As we grow older, and learn about Jesus, our light will grow brighter.  As our light grows brighter, we should not be afraid to pass our light to others.  The more we share the light of Christ with others, the brighter the world will become.  Without the light of Christ in our life, things will grow dark and gloomy.

John 5:24

 June 15, 2023

Verse of the day - John 5:24 (NRSV)

Very truly, I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life, and does not come under judgement, but has passed from death to life.

Excerpt from second book - Come Back To Me

Jesus said:

Your reward will be great in Heaven.  Rest assured, everything you do while on earth will be accounted for in Heaven.  When you come to know Me as your Lord and Savior, you will have nothing to fear when the last days appear.  Before this earth disappears, everyone who knows Me and had known Me while they were still living will be called home to Me.  It will be a great and joyous day in Heaven on this day.  It will be a day when everyone will be reunited with their loved one and friends.  I plea to everyone that you come to know Me as your Lord and Savior before it is too late!

Psalm 5:1

 June 14, 2023

Verse of the day - Psalm 5:1 (NRSV)

Give ear to my words, O LORD; give heed to my sighing.

Excerpt from first book - Spirituality A Journey For My Soul

Jesus said:

Help to carry the burdens for each other by lending a listening ear.  Many time My dear children need someone to listen to them.  They are greatly burdened by the things of this world and feel all alone.  Tell them of the love that I have for them and pray with them.  Many times their eyes will be opened to the light of My love for them.

Matthew 5:7

 June 13, 2023

Verse of the day - Matthew 5:7 (NRSV)

Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

Excerpt from third book - Come To The Cross

Jesus said:

Come to My Most Sacred and Merciful Heart.  I give My Divine Mercy freely to all who come to Me.  Just as John prepared the way for Me, I desire My dear children to prepare others for My second coming.  Share My love with them.  Allow them to come to know My Merciful Heart through you.  Just as I show mercy to you, I ask that you show mercy to others.  Forgive others as I have forgiven you.  When you show mercy to others, more mercy will be shown to you.

Sirach 2:6

 June 12, 2023

Verse of the day - Sirach 2:6 (NRSV)

Trust in him, and he will help you; make your ways straight, and hope in him.

Excerpt from second book - Come Back To Me

Jesus said:

I will always lead you to where you need to be.  I will never assign a task that My beloved children cannot accomplish.  When we work together, anything is possible.  This is where trust comes in.  Trust in Me that everything I ask of you can be accomplished.

2 Peter 1:3

 June 11, 2023

Verse of  the day - 2 Peter 1:3 (NRSV)

His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.

Excerpt from first book - Spirituality A Journey For My Soul

Jesus said:

How I desire all of My dear children to lead a virtuous life.  Be there for one another.  Support one another by your love for Me.  There are many ways to help each other on your journey through life.  One way is to pray for one another.  Many times when My dear children pray for one another, blessings are sent down without being known.  Not only do I bless you, but I also bless the person you are praying for.  Be persistent in prayer.  Never give up.   I don't always answer prayers right away, but I always answer according to My timing and My Will.

Virtue means giving of one's self.  We are called to give of ourselves so that we can help one another on this journey called life.  One way we can give of ourselves is to pray for one another.  We all need prayers.  When we pray for one another, we open new realms so that all may see God's glory.  Jesus is always there for us.  When we are so overwhelmed and feel we cannot go on, He will always pick us up and carry us.  He gives us strength when we are weak.  Let us all journey through life together as we grow in our faith and prayer life.

Psalm 6:2

 June 10, 2023

Verse of the day - Psalm 6:2 (NRSV)

Be gracious to me, O LORD, for I am languishing; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are shaking with terror.

Excerpt from third book - Come To The Cross

Jesus said:

Anytime one of My beloved children are sick and suffering, I understand what they are going through.  If My children call upon My name in times of sickness and despair, I will hear their cry for help.  I will always listen to the requests of My beloved children.  If it is part of My Will, they shall be healed.

Wisdom 11:23

 June 9, 2023

Verse of the day - Wisdom 11:23

But you are merciful to all, for you can do all things, and you overlook people's sins, so that they may repent.

Excerpt from second book - Come Back To Me

Jesus said:

Trust in My Divine Presence.  I am with you always.  When you trust in My Divine Mercy, miracles can happen.  Come to Me for healing.  Trust and believe, for all things are possible to those who believe, if what you ask for is part of My Divine Will.  It is through My Divine Mercy that healing occurs.

Ezekiel 37:14

 June 8, 2023

Verse of the day - Ezekiel 37:14 (NRSV)

I will put my spirit within you, and you shall live, and I will place you on your own soil; then you shall know that I, the LORD, have spoken and will act, says the LORD.

Excerpt from first book - Spirituality A Journey For My Soul

Jesus said:

Through Marriage, I strengthen you so that you will be able to share your faith with family and friends.  I also give you the ability to teach your children about Me.  This is very important.  Children need to grow up in a spiritual environment so that they know how to stand up for their faith when tested.

John 14:6

 June 7, 2023

Verse of the day - John 14:6 (NRSV)

Jesus said to him, I am the way, and the truth, and the life.  No one come to the Father except through me.

Excerpt from third book - Come To The Cross

Jesus said:

Humble yourselves before Me.  Seek answers to prayer and  you shall find.  Be persistent and never give up.  Knock on doors, and they shall be opened.  I will make a way when there seems to be no way.  I am the Way Maker.  Have faith and believe.  When you ask for healing in My mighty name, and have faith, believing all good things will happen, you shall be healed provided it is part of My Will.

When we humble ourselves before God, and kneel in prayer, we shall receive an answer from God.  Sometimes it may not be the answer we were wanting, but it will always be the right answer.  God always answers according to His Will and in His timing.  Our ways are not His ways. Come let us be persistent in prayer.  If we continue our prayers before God, and do not give up, we will get an answer.

Ephesians 2:10

 June 6, 2023

Verse of the day - Ephesians 2:10 (NRSV)

For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life.

Excerpt from second book - Come Back To Me

Jesus said: 

 Many of My dear children feel as though they do not have what it takes to do as I ask of them.  Have faith in Me and trust.  I will show you the way.  It is My desire that My dear children follow what I call them to do.  Everyone has a mission in life set before them.  When I reveal what My mission for you in life is, do not be afraid to move forward.

Sometimes we are called by God to do His work.  We may be afraid to pursue what God has placed before us, but with God by our side, we should have nothing to fear.  He will lead and guide us in the right direction.  If we are called to speak on His behalf and do not know what to say, God will give us the words to say.  Even though we should not be afraid to speak up on God's behalf, sometimes, as humans we still have fear.  Sometimes the fear of doing God's work is because we, ourselves, feel unworthy.

Matthew 18:21-22

 June 5, 2023

Verses of the day - Matthew 18:21-22 (NRSV)

Then Peter came and said to him, 'Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?'  Jesus said to him, 'Not seven times, but, I tell you, seventy-seven times.

Excerpt from first book - Spirituality A Journey For My Soul

Jesus said:

Come to Me and be released from all barriers.  By forgiving one another, you will feel a great release of hatred.  Love one another.  Do not let hatred, anger and bitterness take over your life.  With My divine help you can be released from all burdens.  Come to Me and feel love again.

Matthew 13:31-32

 June 4, 2023

Verse of the day - Matthew 13:31-32

He put before them another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of shrubs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and make nests in its branches.'

Excerpt from third book - Come To The Cross

Jesus said:

The purest form of prayer to Me is through a child.  They speak from their heart.  It is My desire that more of My dear children would come to Me and pray to Me from the heart.  Even the faith the size of a mustard seed will grow if it is nourished by My Words.  Have faith and believe that all prayers will be answered according to My timing and My Will.

Psalm 23:1

 June 3, 2023

Verse of the day - Psalm 23:1 (NRSV)

The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want.

Excerpt from second book  - Come Back To Me

Jesus said:

I desire all My dear children to do My will for them in this life.  Be willing to listen to My voice.  I have many great things in store for you.  Be not afraid to allow Me to lead and guide your life.  I am here for you always.  Come and follow Me.  Be the sheep and trustingly follow Me, the Good Shepherd.  When a shepherd is tending his flock of sheep in the field, the sheep trust in the shepherd to protect and keep them safe.  In the same way, I protect and keep My dear children safe.

Proverbs 3:5-6

 June 2, 2023

Verses of the day - Proverbs 3:5-6 (NRSV)

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.  In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.

Excerpt from first book - Spirituality A Journey For My Soul

Jesus said:

One must release all cares and worries to Me.  Lay everything before Me and you will find freedom and overwhelming joy.  I, the Lord, am your God.  I died for your sins so that you may have eternal life with Me forever in Heaven.  Dying to self is not an easy thing.  Put your confidence and trust in Me.  When you don't put your trust in Me, it makes My dying on the cross in vain.  My blood was shed once and for all.  This is the greatest love of all, to lay down one's life for a friend.

Isaiah 53:7

 June 1, 2023

Verse of the day - Isaiah 53:7 (NRSV)

He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; like a lamb that is led to the slaughter, and like a sheep that before its shearers is silent, so he did not open his mouth.

Excerpt from third book - Come To The Cross

Jesus said: 

When you know My voice, help others who do not yet know Me to find Me.  A Good Shepherd lays down His life for His sheep.  He will do anything to protect them from harm.  I am the Good Shepherd.  I laid down My life for all My sheep in order that all may be saved through My Blood.  Only by the shedding of My Blood, can anyone be saved. 

We are the sheep that Jesus speaks about. Many of us are lost and do not know how to find our way to Jesus, our Lord and Savior.  When we come to know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are called by God to help lead others back to Him.  Jesus is the Good Shepherd.  He laid down His life for us by dying on the cross for the sins of the world.  It is through the blood thar Jesus shed on the cross for us, that we are saved.  Jesus has told us, if we believe in Him, we shall be saved from final condemnation.