Q1- Dad, I am trying to set aside 30 minutes to rest and converse with you in silence and also I would like to read the bible for at least 10minutes a day. (In addition to Board Meetings and praying Chaplet of Divine Mercy) I also would like to pray the rosary daily. I am feeling overwhelmed at all that needs to be done each day. Working, managing the home with Grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, etc. Going out with DB for live music, etc. Practicing guitar, writing songs and poetry, lessons. Trying to fit in exercising, Adoration, church, cooking, and other errands that need to be run. I like to watch YouTube channels that have info I am curious about such as Kat Kerr, Plant based/vegan videos, etc. You asked me to spend more time with you previously and today Sr. C. asked me to do the same to grow to know you better. I would like to do all this and more, but time is short. Should I get up earlier, go to bed earlier, or both? I think I get about 8 hours sleep most nights.

*** Don’t worry about this. You will have much more time available soon. When you are able to close you current business, you will not have a problem with time shortages. Just do your best for now. When you win and start the next chapter, you will have an extra 6 hours a day. Plenty of time for me, and for your assignments. Just do your best each day, that is all I can ask. Try not to waste time on Facebook or even watching the news for hours. Limit news to 30 minutes/day. The rest is just propaganda you don’t need to worry about. Spend quiet time (30 minutes) before you go to bed. I will bless your sleep and you will feel more refreshed in the morning.   Like I said, you will have much more time available soon. J

 

Q2– Jesus, thank you for your unfathomable divine mercy! Thank you so much for paying the enormous cost of my redemption. You alone redeem mankind. You are full of love, mercy, and forgiveness. What can I do to thank you?

***Only one thing… rest and know you are loved. You are too hard on yourself. Relax and enjoy the process. You have a calm right now… before the “storm” and you will do well to rest up for now. Soon things will be shaken up in your life… for the good, but still it will be stressful. Slow down and enjoy each moment.

 

Q3- Love, Holy Spirit, I love you! Where would I be without your guidance and support? I am going to try to spend 30 minutes with God in prayer each day. Could you help me make good use of the time and become blessed by dedicating myself to this goal? I would like to be closer to God and fill up on His love during this time.

*** You will be growing in love each day by leaps and bounds. You will be closer to God and you will have success in dedicating yourself to this goal. Don’t worry about being 100% perfect. Just do your best. God will bless your efforts and you will have a wonderful time during your time with Him.

 

Q4- Mom, thank you for your prayers. Could you add one more prayer request for me? I would like you to intercede for me and ask Father God if he would bless me with a greater love and kindness to all people I speak with. Helping me be more patient, kind and loving. I would like to have more of a heart like Jesus.

*** I always pray for my kids to become more like Jesus. Since you asked, I will pray even more for this special grace for you -for this growth in your spirit. To become more like Jesus is the challenge of a lifetime. Try your best to practice this at home and your marriage will be extremely blessed.

 

Actions Requested:

Spend 30 minutes before bed to be with God and fill up on His love.

Slow down and enjoy each moment of the process.

God will bless my efforts in the 30 minutes with God. It will be a wonderful experience.

Try my best to practice being more patient, loving and kind.

 Closing Remarks:

Thank you for your help, love and support. I will try to make the adjustments to my schedule for incorporating the new additional time to spend with you in silence. I will try to do this before I go to bed each night. Help me not to fall asleep on you, God… If this doesn’t work, I can always adjust the time with you to an earlier time slot each day.   Maybe each day will be a little different, the main thing is that I make it a priority. I am sorry that I haven’t done this sooner. I love you! Please help me be who you want me to be and please equip and empower me to be all that you call me to be. Amen! Xo ~Mar