God lives and works today, and He is
the best psychologist there is, for He doesn't
only diagnose our illnesses of character and soul,
no, He can completely heal them.
Listen to today's meditation by Basilia Schlink called
From Burden to Joy.
Some time ago I spoke with a young
woman who told me, I can't bear it
anymore.
Because of my personality I'm just a burden
for everyone and not a joy at all.
Although her complaint was quite serious, I had
to laugh and replied, Don't you know that
every poor failure who makes life hard for
others through his personality has a chance to
instantly become a joy and blessing for them
all?
The girl looked at me in astonishment.
I went on, Think about the prodigal son
who was a terrible failure.
He brought his father nothing but burdens and
worry.
However, overnight everything was changed and he became
the greatest joy for his father.
What did he do?
Instead of just admitting his guilt and feeling
sorry about it, he turned around and went
home to his father.
And as a result, the prodigal son has
become a blessing for us all to this
very day, for he shows us the way
to help and happiness.
Who makes us happy?
Jesus, bless you.
Therefore my heart brings joy in you.
Jesus, all joy eternal.
Jesus, you must bring all joy ever new.
For heaven's joy to men comes for you.
Jesus, all joy eternal.
Kingdom of heaven is truly at hand where
sinners for their sins do repent.
Jesus, all joy eternal.
You too can suddenly become a blessing for
countless numbers of people.
You need only say prayerfully before heaven and
others, My father, I've sinned, but I'm still
your child.
I want to come home to you.
You will clothe me in the new garments
just as you did the prodigal son, and
you'll give me all I lack.
So take advantage of this opportunity, and all
your sadness will disappear.
May we enter now here on
earth.
Penitent sinners given to birth.
Jesus, all joy eternal.
Jesus, my Lord, my God, and my King.
You fill my heart with praises of sin.
Jesus, all joy eternal.
Jesus, you are our glorious Lord.
My heart said, Father, fill the Lord.
Jesus, all joy eternal.
You have been listening to a program written
by Basile Schlenk of the Little Land of
Canaan.
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