“I do not desire for you to be self-centered, seeking and chasing the things of this world, but I do desire you to love yourself purely and keep me in sight, surrendering and continually emptying yourself in order to follow the way of
love, truth, hope and mercy.”(From Gianna below)
It’s hard to reflect God’s love if we’re carrying contempt for ourselves. We’re all works in progress, and seeking His mercy for ourselves is critical if we’re going to carry out His mission for us. His Kingdom comes through us, and if our self esteem, or love for ourselves is compromised, His mission through us will be as well. Sometimes it’s easier to see others as He does than it is to see ourselves as He does, but in order to bring others into the light, we also have to be the light. It’s hard to be the light coming from a place of self contempt. This is in no way saying that we shouldn’t always be humble. True humility requires self esteem. The ability to reject what others think of us and to embrace God’s love for us in a way that allows us to love ourselves, and in turn love others as He does. If we trust in Him, he will keep us in a place where we serve through perfect love. To bring the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth to fruition. In His perfect love. Totus Tuus.❤️🙏
As told to Gianna Talone Sullivan, Aug 1, 1992, I am your Jesus of Mercy Vol IV
Love Yourself Dearly
“My dear ones, do not be caught up in yourself because it
will only hinder your growth. There is a difference
between loving yourself and being self-centered! You need
to empty yourself continually abandoning yourself to the Will
of God. Do not chase after the things of this world. Chase
only heavenly desires, for everything will perish that is of the
world. The more you strip yourself of your own will, the more
of yourself you can sincerely give to one another.
Let go of those things you hold bound. Let yourself be
free, and you will be free of heart! Then all your oppressions
will vanish. Your fear will disappear, and you will experience
the joy of purity and intimacy. Do not worry what people say
about you. Remember, I can deliver you from any circum-
stance caused to harm you.
There is no need to worry what someone will say about
you. Everyone must answer to Me for their actions. Anyone
who hurts you will only hurt themselves. Do not waste energy
on those who harbor hatred, and are your enemy because of
envy and jealousy. If you exert your energy trying to receive
the acceptance of your enemies by pleasing them, you will
always lose! They will only sidetrack and use you for their
gain. This is not an act of mercy for you!
Be giving to those open to receive. Be giving to those
who cannot give. Be giving to those who are not willing to
receive, but have a clean heart. Avoid the evil. I will handle
their unfair and deceitful actions. Never be afraid of what
Others say to you. Simply keep your focus on Me. Do not do
worry if you experience defeat. I will take care of you and
deliver you to freedom.
Trust in Me. You wish to trust in yourself over trusting in
Me. Those who love the things of the world apart from Me
gain nothing, and do not know anything of truth or wisdom.
I am with you in all of your suffering. Persist, and do
not give up! Stand firm in your trust of Me over the trust of
yourself. I want you to love yourself dearly. I want you to
embrace yourself. There is no vision that is of such great im-
portance that it would supersede the love I want you to have
of yourself. In this way, you love Me. I want this for all My
people. I do not desire for you to be self-centered, seeking
and chasing the things of this world, but I do desire you to
love yourself purely and keep me in sight, surrendering and
continually emptying yourself in order to follow the way of
love, truth, hope and mercy.
Bless you, My dear people. Be at peace.”