15th May 2012 (Morning Prayer) My little one, Stay close to Me. Do not become distracted by the ploys of the evil one. Remain in Me as I remain in you. Do not let the heaviness of the world consume you. Find joy in the simple ways of each day. Let your spirit be lifted with joyful songs of praise. Stay close to like-minded people of faith. Support one another with the crosses each one must carry. You are companions on the journey of faith. Take time to be still so that you can hear the gentle whispering of the Holy Spirit. Do not be afraid to face your daily challenges. Lean on Me and not on your own understanding. I walk with you each step you take. I am your Good Shepherd. I will help you to find pastures lush and green and restful waters to revive your drooping spirit. Come and share with Me your sorrow and pain and I will give you strength for your journey. Let Me turn your sorrow to joy, your mourning into dancing. Live with Me in the present moment. Do not run ahead of Me. Find joy in simplicity. Return to a more simple way of living. A woman in childbirth suffers in pain but finds joy at the birth of her child and her suffering is soon forgotten. Stay close to Me. Come and share with Me your sorrows and pain and I will give you rest for your soul. Look at the trust of a small child. Trust in Me and the love I have for you and for all of God’s people. Do not stay distant. Unite your pain to the cross that I bore. I will carry you. I will search for you and bring you back to the fold. If you ask for My help you will be given it. Trust in Me and the merciful love I have for you. Abide in Me as I abide in you.