God is the source of joy.

Earnest prayers have powerful results.

HOW TO EXPERIENCE GOD

It is not in one spectacular experience that you come to know Me intimately. It is living with Me every hour of every day.

You will see My face in all that is around you.

You will see Me in all of nature-—the trees and sky and flowers, the sea, and the animals.

You will see Me in the faces of those who love you and whom you love.

You will see Me in the faces of all you meet and touch each day, for I am there.

You will hear Me speaking from everywhere. I am not limited; I speak in My written Word, in the writings of others, in the singing of birds, in the laughter of children.

Listen, for you cannot miss My voice. I will speak to you through the words of people. Their voices will bring you My messages.

I am in every circumstance, in every situation. I am everywhere, in everything, and I can use everyone, even if they don’t recognize it.

You cannot miss Me if you but look and listen, for it is in your own eyes and in your own ears, that you will see and hear Me.

It is in choosing to see the good in everything that happens to you, to take the blessing from each moment, each new day, each encounter with others.

It is in seeking Me, day after day, year after year, and finding Me always there, always waiting, always loving, always merciful, and always giving that you will learn to find the best in every person and situation and take from each the gifts that they bring.

You will experience Me and My presence when you see Me in all things.

Little Mary Sue was not the best student in Catholic School. Usually she slept through the class. One day her teacher, a Nun, called on her while she was sleeping. "Tell me Mary Sue who created the universe?" When Mary Sue didn’t stir, little Johnny who was her friend sitting behind her, took his pencil and jabbed her in the rear. "God Almighty!" shouted Mary Sue. The Nun said, "Very good" and continued teaching her class. A little later the Nun asked Mary Sue "Who is our Lord and Savior?" But Mary Sue didn’t stir from her slumber. Once again Johnny came to her rescue and stuck Mary Sue on the butt. "Jesus Christ!!!" shouted Mary Sue and the Nun once again said "Very good," and Mary Sue fell back asleep. The Nun asked her a third question, "What did Eve say to Adam after she had her twenty-third child?" Again, Johnny came to the rescue. This time Mary Sue jumped up and shouted, "If you stick that damn thing in me one more time, I’ll break it in half!" The nun fainted.