It is a common thought and feeling that we aren’t good enough for God. We make mistakes, we hurt others and ourselves sometimes, we are selfish and want to do things our way. And once we discover the love God has for us, we realize how unworthy we are of that. Perhaps we think that we need to be perfect before God truly loves us. Today is the feast of St. Faustina. She was a religious sister who had visions of Jesus. She also wrote a diary of everything she heard and saw. At one point, Jesus told her that He was sending her to the world to tell them of His great love and mercy. He said, “I am sending you with my mercy to the people of the whole world. I do not want to punish aching mankind because I desire to heal it, pressing it to My merciful heart. So before the day of justice, I am sending the day of mercy.”  I heard this message in a podcast today and it brought me peace and hope. At the same time, I know it takes my cooperation. It is my responsibility to turn to Jesus, to God, accept my faults, and ask for His mercy. St. Faustina made this easier with a picture of Jesus and the words, “Jesus I Trust in You”, also known as the Divine Mercy image. I can look at it, pray the words, and ask for God’s mercy over and over again.

I Found God today in His message of mercy.