…The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. James 5:16

I write in my journal as if the Lord is speaking to me. If the church declares what I have written is wrong, the church is correct and I am wrong. I am a daughter of the church.

I wanted to share this particular journal because I find so much hope in it.

Nov 9, 2026

Beloved Lily of the Father,

Do you not know by now that when you go to your secret place to pray more grace flows than any other time?

You do not need to fight the way the world fights; assaulted from every side by words of curse and rage.

When you pray you build a fortress that deflects the flaming arrows.

You entrust the desires of your heart and I bring glory because I have overcome the world.

This does not mean that I do not send you out into the world, on the contrary, filled with the Spirit, I send you out. First, to your own home, to bring charity to the vocation to which you have been called.

This is your primary duty.

Then in communion, your family goes out. A light to your community.

I know at times you feel overwhelmed, like the problems are too big, but nothing is too big for me.

Think more of Me.

My grace is sufficient for you.

I love you. I made you for these times.

• Abba

You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid. Matthew 5:14