seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him

I cannot resist a mother's love

Mark 8:11-13
The Pharisees came forward and began to argue with Jesus, seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him.  He sighed from the depth of his spirit and said, "Why does this generation seek a sign?  Amen, I say to you, no sign will be given to this generation."  Then he left them, got into the boat again, and went off to the other shore.

seeking from him a sign from heaven to test him

Lord,
This has been somewhat confusing at times for me.  Lord is it asking for the sign or testing you that is wrong?

Both

I thought you were going to say a test.   But I understand that asking for a sign may come from a lack of faith.

You have given me so many signs or shown me confirmations that what I believe to be from you, is from you.

The signs that they wanted were miracles for proof.  You have done that once when your grief was overwhelming.  The grief of a mother who's child was taken.  You were not arrogantly wanting proof. You were in such a depth of sorrow, not understanding and hurting so deeply.  A mother's love, I cannot resist.

You got your answer that has given you consolations for years.  And you got the rest of he prayer answered years later. 


Yes, I do exist. Yes your baby is in heaven and yes her life had a purpose, to bring you to me.  I want you to look at that and see how your prayer, your desperate prayer was answered.  It didn't happen in the time you desired but it happened in the right time.


Patience, patience will bring you peace.  You know J will return.  I have confirmed that and that one confirmation has brought you peace on so many occasions when you were losing faith out of your impatience.  And that impatience brought you turmoil.  And you know where the turmoil is from  and it is not from me.  If he (the devil) cannot have your soul, he will settle for your misery.  Misery gives him pleasure and it fills him with pride because he takes credit for it and rightfully so.  He is the father of misery and all other forms of human suffering.  He only plants the thought that puts your own concupiscence into motion.  He still has a hold on your heart and mind, he will not let to, you have to break free.  It has to come from you and I will help but you must reach up to me and ask and then cooperate, even when it is difficult because of its' discomfort.

Yes Lord, as always, please give  me the grace.

You know I will