I wish to speak to My children about their speech. My children, does your speech accurately reflect who you wish to become? I want you to desire holiness. And I want your speech to be the conversation of a holy soul. My child, I know that you struggle and often do not feel holy. We allow this to protect your humility. But I want you to speak as though you have achieved the level of holiness I desire for you. “Jesus, what do you mean?” I hear you ask. I am with you, and you are with Me. Your speech must display or illustrate Our unity. Do not think that you have gained this unity but must keep it hidden. My child, that would threaten part of Our goal for you, which is that others look at you and see Me. Others must also listen to you and hear Me. As a holy exercise, and in that same spirit of practice We have adopted, I want you to listen to what you say. Listen to your voice. And understand that I am also listening with you. Pay attention to your words, of course, but also to your tone and the inflections you use. Are your words, tone, and inflections meant to convey love? Do they accurately represent
God, whom you carry within yourself?
You will find, I am certain, that at times
you will see that your speech does not
reflect Me. Do not be upset by this, little
learning soul. That is why We are checking. We are leaving no stone unturned to
secure your beautiful reward in heaven.
So when you identify something in your
speech that you feel I would not approve
of, ask Me how to say that thing differently. My child, you have been reading My
words and hearing them in your heart. I
wanted this for you because I wanted you
to know Me. After all, I am your Savior.
It is fitting that you be intimately
acquainted with Me. So now that you
have listened to Me, I want you to speak
to others as I speak to you. Let Us review.
I speak the truth. Always. Children, do
not tell lies. To lie is to sin and remember
that sin requires repentance. I speak
with great kindness. I am gentle, but I do
not withhold the truth, My child, because
I fear your anger. If you are called upon
to correct someone, do so. Counsel a
friend or loved one in moral matters if
you feel they are mistaken. Ask Me if I
want this from you and I will tell you.
Often I prompt a soul to correct a loved
one. I understand that this calls for
courage but I will see that you do not
lack courage if you are following My will.
Speak with great love and gentleness and
speak the truth. Often, hearing the truth
will anger a soul. Remain calm and loving in the face of this anger and know
that people were and are often angry
with Me.
Children, do not spread unpleasantness about others, either factual or not. Say nothing unless you speak to protect another. Usually you should remain quiet about the sins of your sisters and brothers, as you have enough of your own to be busy about. Speak of kindnesses, sacrifices, and loving acts that brought you joy. Focus on the many, many good quali- ties of others. Remember that if a soul is not united to Me, that soul feels a gaping emptiness, a loneliness, and a sadness. Dearest children who are close to My heart, have compassion and mercy as I have had compassion and mercy for you.
I am your God. For every kindness you show to others, you will receive a personal kindness from Me. Guard your speech well, little one. Let your speech bring only Me to others. I will help you. Together we will be certain that your speech profits heaven.
August 29, 2003 Jesus. Direction for Our Times
Children, do not spread unpleasantness about others, either factual or not. Say nothing unless you speak to protect another. Usually you should remain quiet about the sins of your sisters and brothers, as you have enough of your own to be busy about. Speak of kindnesses, sacrifices, and loving acts that brought you joy. Focus on the many, many good quali- ties of others. Remember that if a soul is not united to Me, that soul feels a gaping emptiness, a loneliness, and a sadness. Dearest children who are close to My heart, have compassion and mercy as I have had compassion and mercy for you.
I am your God. For every kindness you show to others, you will receive a personal kindness from Me. Guard your speech well, little one. Let your speech bring only Me to others. I will help you. Together we will be certain that your speech profits heaven.
August 29, 2003 Jesus. Direction for Our Times