Divine Mercy: reflection of April 3, 2020

If you wish to avoid the fierce hatred of the wicked, refrain from seeking holiness. Satan will still hate you, but he won't hate you as much as the saint. But, of course, this is madness! Why should anyone avoid holiness so as to avoid the hatred of the wicked? It is true that the closer we get to God, the more the wicked will try to destroy us. While it is good to be aware of this, there is nothing to fear. Indeed, the attacks of the evil one should be seen as signs for us of our closeness to God (see Diary # 412).

Reflect today on all the ways you have felt overwhelmed by fear. Most often, this fear is the fruit of you letting the deceit and malice of the wicked affect you. Instead of letting fear hit you, allow the evil facing you to be the cause of your increased faith and trust in God. Evil will destroy us or become an opportunity for us to grow in God's grace and strength.

Lord, fear is useless, what is needed is faith. Increase my faith, please, so that I will be daily under the control of your sweet inspirations and not under the control of the fear caused by the attacks of the wicked. Jesus I believe in you.