YOU HAVE SEEN AND YOU BELIEVE; BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HAVE NOT
SEEN, YET BELIEVE

I spoke these words to my apostle Thomas, the doubting one, long ago. Let me speak to you and
expound on this message:

When I was on your earth living in human form, I had many followers who professed their love and
service to me. They heard my sermons, they witnessed my miracles, and they became followers of
my ministry. They could physically see me and hear my words, and so they believed. However, I
knew the true test would be when I left them, and they would no longer see me and hear my voice,
as in human form. Would they still believe in my love for them? Would they still follow me and my
commands that were given them? Or would they need to view me in human form and hear my voice
in order to stay true to my teachings?

Many of them followed and stayed true to me because they had truly believed me when I said I
would never leave them or forsake them, that I would be with them always, both on earth and in my
heavenly kingdom. They knew they could always call on me in times of trouble, in times of pain, and
in times when all seemed hopeless. They had no doubts because they had witnessed my "living
testimonies." However, there were many who, because they could not visibly see me and feel my
presence, left my ministry. They were like little children who, if the parents are near, feel safe and
protected, but if the parents are out of sight, feel vulnerable and fearful. Which category do you fall
into, Doubting Thomases or faithful followers?

If you read the Holy Writ, you will see that I often send angels to do my bidding to my people. Even
my blessed mother Mary was visited by an angel who spoke for God the Father. She did not visibly
see the God she professed to love, but she believed with her whole heart and soul that this
messenger was truly from God, sent to her to ask her if she would participate in the greatest event of
all times. Her answer was a definite YES, "My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God
my savior."

It is the same today as yesterday. To many, I have come and they have witnessed me in visions and
have believed. But to most of my people, I speak in Holy Writ, in nature, in books, in songs, and
more importantly, in their hearts. Some have a difficult time believing that it is really their God and
their savior speaking to them. They think I am too far away to come and visit with them like I did
while on earth. Some of them, much to my dismay, think that I have left them totally to suffer in this
world without my love and guidance. But to a few, too few I might add, I am real, sight unseen. They
truly believe that I am always near them, that I see their hearts, and that I speak to them in many
ways. To these blessed souls, I give my special blessings, for they never doubt. Even amidst
hardships and trials, they never give up on me and my love for them. They believe in me and in my
teachings. Some of these good souls often ask to see me, but if I choose not to appear to them, they
do not turn their backs on me; they still go on believing. This is the sign of true faith, and they will be
blessed because their total faith in me never waivers; they stand strong and steadfast in their love for
me.

These faithful friends do not need a physical appearance by me to make a love covenant with me.
They are so engrossed in their daily walk with me, they feel no need to see me in a physical sense,
for they know I love them in return for their obedience to my will and that when they arrive at the
end of their love journey with me, they will find me a most loving and rewarding friend. I will
proclaim, "Well done, good and faithful friend! You have believed in me and loved me without
question. Your faith in me has stayed strong and steadfast while on earth; even though I was not
visible to your eye, you trusted me. Because of your total love, I will reward you greatly. Come into
my kingdom where I have prepared a mansion for you."

Today, at this very moment, I am asking you to place your faith and trust in me, your loving friend
and savior, Jesus. Give me your life totally. Stay strong in my love, never doubt, even amidst trials
and tribulations, do not turn away from me. For I know the human heart; when everything is going
well, it's easy for my people to rejoice in my love, but when life has its ups and downs, some blame
me and reject my love. So I am coming to you and pleading for you to stand steadfast and strong in
your faith and love for me, and I will never deny you. I will one day say to you, "Your faith has
sustained you and because of your steadfast and loving devotion to me, your reward is great." I am
asking all of my people to pray often in these words:

Oh, Heavenly Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,

I believe in you, I trust in you, I love you!

I give you my life this day.

Make me wise in the ways of the Lord.

Make me stand steadfast and strong in your love,

no matter what obstacles I face today.

Help and guide me on my daily walk with you.

Bless and keep me strong against the evil forces

who roam the world seeking the ruin

of souls who are loyal to you.

I bid you welcome into my life this day,

and I offer up to you all my day's activities,

both good and bad, for your blessings.

Amen.

If you start your day off with this prayer, you will be blessed by the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit,
and your life will take on new meaning. And if you stay faithful to me when you enter the golden door
to my heavenly kingdom, I will greet you and say to you, "Welcome, my good and faithful friend!
Because you have believed in me without sight of me, I will shower my special blessings on you, and
you will join me in a banquet of love."

My people, I ask you to believe in me, trust in me, and love me all the days of your life while on
earth. You will never regret it, for I will reward you abundantly. I love the faithful friends who
respond to me, never asking for anything but my love and my guidance. Go now and spread my love
message to all. I love all of you. Go in my peace and love.

Your loving friend and savior,

JESUS