She experienced doubt, loneliness and the temptation to return to the comfort of convent life during these early months. She wrote in her diary the following:
"The Lord wants me to be a free person covered with the poverty of the cross. Today, I learned a good lesson. The poverty of the poor must be so hard for them. While looking for a home I walked and walked till my arms and legs ached. I thought how much they must ache in body and soul, looking for a home, food and health. Then, the comfort of My home came to tempt me. 'You have only to say the word and all that will be yours again,' the Tempter kept on saying ... Of free choice, my God, and out of love for you, I desire to remain and do whatever be your Holy will in my regard. I did not let a single tear come". [ Mother Teresa ].
I have been to poor countries and seen the millions of victims living in poverty, it takes a heart full of love to care. The sacrifices you make for God will not only accomplish His will for your life, but give you internal peace, joy and strength to face the difficulties of the daily task.
Dr. C. Branker.
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