Gifts of Heaven · Volume 1 · Chapter 108

Encouragement for an anxious father

18th January 1841, in the afternoon

[1] Let this little be added as an ointment from Me to My dear Anselm "Wortemsig" [Talker – tr.] (for that is his new name in My book!) – that he should not grieve exceedingly when he hears My thunder, with which was spoken yesterday, so that his whole house may be awakened at once. For My truth always comes in great thunder; but My love in a gentle breeze. But the one as well as the other goes out from one and the same most loving holy Father.

[2] But when I said to Peter: "Depart from Me, Satan; for you are grievous to Me, since you seek not the things that are God's, but the things that are the world's." See, Peter certainly did not lose anything, but only gained immensely – and remained My faithful, rock-solid apostle afterwards!

[3] And behold, My dear Talker, if I would say to you what I said to Peter, you would die of fear. But I know your strength and give you to bear according to your strength and will consider it as if you had carried many things. For those whom I love, I send many a crucifying hardship and often a seemingly extraordinarily great cross, so that whoever looks at it, is terrified by it!

[4] But I tell you that the cross only looks so big; it is not so heavy! For it is only made of paper and is completely hollow on the inside. Therefore, it is also really light and is only a "gentle yoke" and a "light burden".

[5] So be of good cheer! Be serious with your children and seek to bring them to My path without hesitation! You won't get your hair bent by it. And rely on Me in every need and do what you want! I assure you that I will faithfully not omit My part.

[6] Behold, even in worldly things, if you had need, I can give you ten times as much as you need. Therefore do not be afraid, for because of Me, you will never come short! The fact that for a short time My weak servant has to withdraw from My love for you and yours, is nothing else than a first help from Me to support your seriousness, and that only for a very short time, so that your children would the sooner realize that I am completely serious to win them all for Me. If you are asked about such withdrawal, do not worry about the answer, for I will loosen your tongue at the right time.

[7] Therefore have no fear, My dear Talker! For I will never leave you forever! I, your dear Father. Amen. Amen.