Daily Devotional Based on the Spiritual Classic He and I

June 6—The Way of the Cross. I was offering it for France. “Remember that every event comes by the will of God. See Him in this and it will help you.” (June 6, 1940).

27 And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him. 28 But Jesus turning to them said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.  (Luke 23:27-28).

11 In him, according to the purpose of him who accomplishes all things according to the counsel of his will. (Ephesians 1:11).

29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground without your Father’s will. (Matthew 10:29).

O Lord, today’s message finds Gabrielle Bossis in the midst of World War II. She was offering prayers for her country. We too in these times find ourselves in a time of war and upheaval across the Globe. And we faithful pray for Your Mercy and Intervention. Even in our personal lives we may be in a time of war. Illness, grief, family strife, all kinds of stress. And yet You remind us that there is nothing that happens that is not allowed in Your Permissive Will. You tell us to see You in everything and this will help us. Even the hard stuff, the things that make us weep for ourselves and our children. The things we just can’t handle on our own. Lord we are Your little sparrows- seemingly insignificant and not worth much, but we do not fall to the ground without Your notice. You do not promise us that this life will be free of trouble, but You do promise that You will be with us in the trouble. And united with Your Cross and Your Passion all things come together for good (Romans 8:28) as we offer it all for Your Glory and the Salvation of Souls!