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8015 Comforting address to the sick and weak....

October 10, 1961: Book 84

I am truly powerful even in the weak. For My spirit can work in every person and manifest Me and My presence. Hence you need not fear any physical weaknesses as long as you are in close contact with Me, for the spirit is independent of the body but it can also radiate through the body and make it capable of unusual activity, and then My direct activity in the human being will be evident. I now demand spiritual activity from you, My servants on earth, for even if you have to be earthly active your work nevertheless consists of giving spiritual nourishment; you don't pass on earthly goods but your free will shall help spread spiritual knowledge which comes to you directly from above. And whoever I have chosen for such a mission need truly not fear having to do without the strength necessary for his activity.... And no matter how weak the body feels, the spirit can work in it all the stronger the less resistance it faces on the part of the body. But again and again the human being will have to prove his free will anew to be active for Me and My kingdom. And this is what physical weaknesses often aim at, that the human being testifies to his love for Me, which I will truly reward him for. For My might is great and nothing is truly impossible for Me.... Thus I can and will also prove Myself when the time comes, and you will be allowed to experience My might and glory.... The spirit of the world has poisoned people who now suffer damage to their souls, for they have no bond whatsoever with Me and their souls go completely empty-handed because people only think of their bodies, because they only strive for earthly goods and earthly pleasures and thus their earthly life is an idle one. Would you, My servants on earth, want to change places with them? .... Patiently take all suffering upon yourselves, always carry your cross in view of your soul's state of maturity, which only has a plus to record if the body helps it to purify itself through illness and suffering.... But also know that I provide you with strength as long as you are to serve Me.... And your services to humanity are necessary, even if only a few people are still successful. I alone know what you are capable of achieving, and I also want you to completely dedicate yourselves to Me.... I know which work alone is important and I only want you to do this work.... Therefore, don't believe that something approaches you arbitrarily but that everything is arranged, wanted or permitted by Me as I deem it favourable for your mission, for you and your fellow human beings' salvation. And don't be afraid but believe.... and sincerely unite with your father, Who loves you and wants to win you for Himself forever.....

Amen

Translated by Doris Boekers