Today I am calling you to a complete surrender to God. Everything you do and everything you possess give over to God so that He can take control in your life as the King of all that you possess. That way, through me, God can lead you into the depths of the spiritual life. Little children, do not be afraid, because I am with you even if you think there is no way out and that Satan is in control. I am bringing peace to you. I am your mother, the Queen of Peace. I am blessing you with the blessings of joy so that for you God may be everything in your life. Thank you for having responded to my call."(July 25, 1988) "Be not afraid!" This was the motto for Pope John Paul II! He repeated it often. It had a stirring effect on the Polish people in 1979, when he visited his homeland for the first time as pope. Those words launched Solidarity, and brought down the Communist regimes of Eastern Europe! Incredible! He showed us the power of our freedom, the freedom to choose the good and to not be cowed by fear.
Our Lady speaks in the same way. "Do not be afraid, because I am with you!" She inspires us to stand tall and trust in God, and not to live in fear. Even when it seems that there is no way out and Satan is in control, we can stand in faith and reject fear! It is a powerful message. Let me tell a story that illustrates Our Lady's words. A few years ago, my husband Denis found himself in a Federal court proceeding. The Postal Inspector was accusing him of something that he hadn't done. The initial letter from the U.S. Attorney was dated June 25, the anniversary of Our Lady's coming to Medjugorje! It seemed that the enemy was at the bottom of this, trying to interfere with Denis' TV project. But Denis took it as a sign that Our Lady had a hand in it too! He surrendered everything to her and trusted the Lord. For several years, Denis had to work with a lawyer to clear his name. Finally, a court date was set. Many meetings had taken place, in which his lawyer tried to talk him into signing a plea agreement. But the agreement he was offered by the prosecutor did not tell the truth. Denis sought advice from people he respected, and they all said that the plea agreement was the only way out of the situation. "Just sign it" was their advice. But Denis, in his conscience, just couldn't lie. He prayed for light and clung to his Rosary, giving everything to Our Lady. He felt that the enemy was trying to discredit him, so he would not serve Our Lady of Medjugorje. He lived with that cloud of accusation hanging over him for about 4 years. Finally the court date came up, and Denis found himself in a court ro
Pope John Paul II visit to Poland. Image via Wikipedia
Image via Wikipedia
om with his lawyer, and several other people waiting to be heard by the judge on other issues. I came to support him, and another dear friend sat with me, praying her Rosary none stop. It was an intimidating experience. If found guilty Denis could go to jail for one year. We just surrendered everything to the Lord, and prayed. When Denis' case came up, it was introduced as "The United States of America versus Denis Nolan". Yikes! How intimidating! But at that moment Denis said he could feel all fear just dissipate. He expected he would see angels, it felt so peaceful. The only tool the devil had was fear...and with the clouds of fear blown away the enemy was powerless! The judge addressed him, and asked him if the plea agreement told the truth. Denis calmly explained that it did not, and told the judge the truth. The Federal prosecutor was steaming mad. Denis was not following the rules of the plea bargain. But the judge just looked at the prosecutor and said he was going to throw the charge out and the prosecutor would have to come up with another charge if he wanted to continue with the case. Three days later the prosecutor dropped all charges! Denis' lawyer said, "You must have been praying the Rosary. The case is closed!" Denis said he felt all fear leave him in that court room as we prayed. He knew that the enemy had planned to dishonor him and convict him that day. But Our Lady had the way out of that situation. Truly she was with Denis! She is with us all to bless us with peace! Let's surrender everything in our lives to her. She will give it all to God, and we will be saved, even if it takes a little time. "Little children, do not be afraid, because I am with you even if you think there is no way out and that Satan is in control. I am bringing peace to you. I am your mother, the Queen of Peace."
In Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
© Mary TV 2011
In Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!
Cathy Nolan
© Mary TV 2011
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