August 3, 1994
Title: I Don't Expect Perfection
R. Before Mass I realized I am a sinner, I make mistakes. He tells me I am not perfect.
Jesus: Who are you that you expect such perfection of your brothers? Why do you expect perfection of yourself? In all things try to be holy, like the saints. Model your life after their lives, but to expect yourself to be perfect is from the evil one.
As you grow in your relationship with Me, you see more and more your faults. You have faults, you see them and try to change them with My help. You do not hate yourself for having your faults, you try to get rid of them.
Satan wants you to focus on yourself and tells you how you are so awful. You are My precious child, the beautiful creation of My Father. In all of your faults and failings, you are intensely loved. You are learning to be more like Christ. You make mistakes, you are sorry, you ask for My help and forgive yourself.
You must forgive your brothers as you forgive yourself. The truth is that you are not perfect. To think you are, is the work of the evil one. Admit your shortcomings and pray for forgiveness from your heavenly Father.
The saints were not perfect. You are a human being. You are weak and commit sins. You do not love, when you could have loved. You are full of self and constantly struggle with the ego. Pray to be humble, pray to be Christ-like, meditate on My life and My passion. Live the life of Me and My Mother in the Rosary. Meditate with all your heart and you will be more likened to Christ during the day. Oh, sweet ones, to know how much you need to grow is not a sin, to be blind and think you are perfect is the error.
Reach with your hearts to know the ways of God. Constantly dwell in My love and you will not be bound by your selfishness. You will run and not get weary, you will fly on eagle's wings. You will be the light of Christ that shines from your soul to this world. The world will be set aglow by the fire of My love.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Praise the Almighty God!http://www.sofc.org/
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