MESSAGE #2244 from the Blessed Mother November 23, 2001

My daughter, Tell my children to love, love Jesus with their whole heart. Tell them not
to be afraid of Jesus, for He truly loves, loves each of you. It is time now to truly open
your hearts and allow His Divine Presence to dwell in you. Today, I ask that you trust,
trust in Jesus and love Him as He loves you.

A response is needed if you truly want to come to know Jesus in a deeper way. A
response is needed, so please focus on God and not on the things of this world. Please
keep your hearts open, for God cannot enter a closed heart. When you pray with all your
heart to Jesus, you receive His love and peace because you are glorifying Him. When
your heart is closed, you will only become distracted and your focus will not be on Jesus.
So this is why I must remind you to give praise to God before you begin your prayers.

Give thanks for all trials and blessings and trust that my Son truly hears your prayers. Do
not be doubtful, for God is truly with those who come to Him with a trusting, open, heart.
Do not become discouraged, for your prayers will be answered in God’s most perfect
time. God knows what is best for each of you. God knows what is best, best for your soul.

I see so many children giving up today, because they feel all alone. Many come to me,
and tell me that God is not listening to them. I say to each of you, put aside your personal
desires and seek the desire of my Son, Jesus. Do not dwell on what will make you happy,
instead allow God to mold you. Accept all that God is doing in your life, for this is how
God prepares you. God must heal you first interiorly, in order to become strong soldiers
for Christ. Without inner healing, there would be pride instead of humility. You must
offer everything up to my Son so that you can be purified. You must allow God to be in
control of your life, and let go of your desires.

So today I ask that you be patient children, so that God can form you. I ask that you rely
on God, instead of others, so you can be taught in the proper way. I ask that you give up
your pleasures, so you have more time to truly hear what God is teaching you. I ask that
you be more accepting of each new cross, so you persevere with faith and fortitude. I am
truly with you, when you pray to Jesus with an open heart. I am with you, so please do
not lose hope.

Be grateful, grateful children and give thanks and praise to Jesus, each new day. Much
joy will then be given to you, and love and peace will surely dwell in your hearts. An
open heart is what is needed, so please respond and do what I am asking of you, each new
day. Please respond and pray with your heart, and tell Jesus each new day, how much you
truly love Him. My prayers are with you, so go forth now as God’s loving children.
Amen.