“Today, I would like you, My children, to realize the advantages of self-abandonment*. The soul who practices self-surrender** does not want everything his own way. He is willing to listen to the reasons people do what they do patiently, and without convicting them of wrongdoing, but accepting them as they are. He does not see everything in life as to how it affects him personally. He is able to lose himself in My Will and to accept My Will even when problems arise.”

“Self-abandonment gives up control of every present moment. Such a soul is able to effectively trust*** Me in the face of difficulties and therefore is at peace. His crosses are mitigated by this self-surrender, as he is not bent on changing things his own way.”

“This self-abandonment takes much prayer. It is not human nature to give up free will in favor of My Divine Will. This self-abandonment defeats Satan in his tracks. Pray for this grace. I will help you.”