The prayer at left is what this book is all about-surrendering and satisfying our inner longings for God. It is the beautiful private revelation of Jesus teaching all of us through a chosen soul, Rita Ring, in a powerful, truly Godlike manner. His ways are steadfast and direct.
Jesus' teachings are clear, personal, loving, encouraging, admonishing and rewarding. The sureness of God is there. He builds a spiritual base and then begins to focus on our godless paths as seen through His eyes. His vision is all-important, everlasting. Ours is selfish, material, brief and insignificant. This book is often repetitious and you may wonder why. Well, who can quit a bad habit with one admonition or build a new way of grace with no difficulty?
This book, then, is about prayer and strengthening our faith and "Jesus, I trust in Thee." You may gradually learn that you, too, may experience the inner promptings of Jesus and the Holy Spirit in your heart. He feeds the selfless soul through its spiritual faculties of heart, mind and will.
You may find it fascinating to be exposed to Jesus' teachings. But there is more. If you truly "let go" and surrender to Christ and become as an empty vessel, then you will rise to a surprising new level of spiritual union with Him.
You will also begin to view this world a little more as God does. You realize more fully that we are here to do His work, to love God and one another, to love and be loved.
Jesus is the great goal, the priceless treasure that awaits. You will feel a longing within your heart to be with Him. He is the Eucharist and you will know it. He dearly wants you to visit Him in silent adoration in front of His tabernacle.
We involved in the publishing of this book feel honored to have been chosen for this work. All of us who participated sensed from the beginning that we were living a special, deeply religious experience. We hope that the reader leaves this book with that same feeling-that God and His word just got a lot closer.
-Gerry Ross
Copyright © 1994 Shepherds of Christ.