The Valley of Decision
(September 14 to September 19, 2014)
The King and Queen of Material Creation
September 15, 2014
Mary
I want to take you deeply into this great mystery that God decided to create the human person, clothed in flesh, who had a will that could freely know, love and serve him. He so wanted man to say “yes” to him that he clothed these first two persons with special gifts. Their bodies enjoyed perfect and complete order and their souls enjoyed a unique intimacy with God.
In spite of these prerogatives, their wills remained free, free even from disordered passions and ambitions. They were the king and the queen of his earthly kingdom, meant to pass on their riches to all of their children.
It did not happen. They failed the test. The riches were lost and the inner order was shattered. Such is the state of sinful humanity and the disordered history of mankind. O reader, you are plunged into this sin and disorder, through no fault of your own. How can you conquer? How can your free will, mired in sinful history, correctly choose your Maker? This is the mystery which I will unfold.
Comment: In explaining the will’s freedom, Our Lady describes the sinful state of humanity that hinders free will.
The Powerful Valley
September 16, 2014
Mary
Too many wait and wait, allowing the forces of the culture to lead them. They are taken up with worldly ambitions and selfish desires. They never enter the valley of decision, the great valley where they encounter Jesus in the quiet of their heart. They never hear his voice nor experience his call. The never discover their destiny which can be revealed only by faith.
This is why I speak to you, O reader, and by my words reveal to you this great valley. All you must do is enter the valley where all else is left behind. The valley is holy and contains every gift. The valley will transform you, strip you of all darkness and clothe you with light. You will be free and will discover all the helps offered to you – your guardian angel, the sacraments and the word of God. I will be there in the valley and all of my helps will flood your soul.
When you plunge into the world, you are alone but when you walk into the valley you discover all the help that heaven offers you. This valley is in your own heart, the free will that resides in the center of your being. When you were baptized, the great valley of grace poured forth. That is the mystery I will explain.
Comment: O reader, you are not alone. God has formed this great valley of his presence in your free will.
Living in Truth
September 17, 2014
Mary
The way of integrity is the path of truth. Only truth sets the will free. Otherwise, it is bound by error and confusion, easily led astray and choosing false goods. Truth is light but man loves the darkness which allows him to choose evil. I must make the truth attractive so you will always choose this light.
The first truth is that God gave you existence and that you owe everything to him. The second truth is that he sent Jesus, his only Son, to free you from sin and darkness. The third truth is that he sent the Holy Spirit into your heart to lift you into the kingdom.
This is your greatness and when I speak of the beauty of the Valley of Decision, I am speaking about a free will immersed in God’s Holy Spirit. This is your greatness. A Valley of Decision bereft of the Holy Spirit is a Valley of Darkness.
The first step of truth is to receive the Holy Spirit, the Spirit of Truth. The steps are easy. He comes by faith in Jesus and by holy Baptism. His presence is regained after sin by a good confession. His presence and power multiplies by constant Holy Communion, prayer and a reading of Scripture. These are the certain and sure helps. Use them constantly and you will live in truth.
Comment: The free will depends on the light gained from the intellect and on freedom from darkness. Our Lady shows the path to truth.
The Freedom in the Valley
September 18, 2014
Mary
What a great gift when man enters the valley and understands his freedom in Jesus Christ. Man thirsts for freedom. He takes extraordinary efforts to be free. Alas, the freedom he seeks is often false, and he makes himself a slave.
Come, reader, I will lead you into the great freedom. You find this freedom only in the valley of your own heart when it is filled with God’s grace and God’s life.
The first freedom is to see how important you are to God. You are unique and precious to him. You must see all that God has done for you. He brought you into existence and sent Jesus to redeem you. He baptized you and his Holy Spirit pours out his treasures. Be entering this valley, you see yourself in God’s ever-loving presence. Never can anyone degrade you because you are a child of the King.
You also see that your sins are forgiven in Jesus’ precious blood. (Make sure you get to confession.) No one can accuse you. Finally, you are ready to live like God’s child, offending no one, making reparation for whatever evil you have caused and trying to help everyone along the way.
You are free. Just enter the Valley of Decision, which is your own heart, your free will by which you choose to be God’s child.
Comment: Man’s great longing for freedom is fulfilled only by Jesus Christ.
The Secret of the Saints
September 19, 2014
Mary
In this Valley of Decision, the deepest part of the human heart, only one voice speaks, God alone. No one else has access. All other voices are silent. The incessant noise of the world cannot reach this valley. The soul is alone with its Creator. The child is with its heavenly Father.
The person must visit this valley often, every single day. Otherwise, confusion reigns and the cacophony of many voices pull the person in different directions.
Let me explain this simple experience that is easily available. By grace, Jesus lives within you. He calls you into this center of your heart. He waits for you there at every moment of your day. It is a great secret to learn how to go in spirit and come into his presence, even for a few moments of what is solitude.
You are alone with Jesus, deliberately giving to him power over your free will. You are surrendering to him and seeking only his light. He refreshes you, assures you of his love and tells you to return often to this holy place where he dwells within you.
I have shared with you the secret of the saints in the most simple words. Hold these teachings in your heart.
Comment: Constantly being with Jesus in the depths of their own hearts was the secret of every saint.
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