Gifts of Heaven · Volume 3 · Chapter 502

Big things need a big room

27th April 1856

To and for friend L.C.

1. Perseverance and patience in all things helps a person to achieve much happiness.

2. If it is night, you cannot imagine the day; but if it has become day, then night is easily forgotten. Great things need a large space, and a world history lasts longer than a miserable theatrical comedy. So every beginning is difficult, and a new pair of boots always presses the foot more than an old one that is worn out on all sides.

3. My friends have always had to put up with taking a piece of My Cross on their shoulders, at least for a short time, so that they become lighter and stronger in My name. At the right time I then take the small burden from them again, and they can then fully rejoice in My Spirit.

4. You have done good to Me in My servant; it is entered in My main book, and you will be rewarded both spiritually and materially. And so be cheerful and happy because I never leave those who lovingly seek Me. Amen.