Dear God, would you help clarify the situation between my husband and me and our neighbors? We have been having problems with them for several months because of their drinking and loud noise. In the beginning my husband tried to politely ask them to please be quieter so we could sleep. They reacted with resentment. Over the past few months we have had to call security several times. The apartment manager has also warned them about their behavior, which she also disapproves of. We understand that she gave them an ultimatum the last time we reported a disturbance.
In spite of that, early yesterday evening, when the manager was out of town, they had another one of their loud parties, and so I called security one more time. They responded this time by slashing our car tires, which resulted in our calling the police as well.
We do pray for them, and we don't wish them harm. What to do?
My dear child, no one can hurt you. No one can intrude into your heart. You must cut through your judgments, for it is your judgment that allows them into your heart.
I know that you pray for them and you wish them all good, but this is at the same time as you judge them. It is your judgment that holds you in thrall. Your judgment slashed your tires. Ease up on your judgment, and all of this will ease for you.
No matter how unemployable, no matter how much they drink, the noise they make, the obscenities they speak, no matter how difficult this is for you, you must cut through your judgment. Your judgment makes you fear them. They are children. They don't have to be responsible adults. You and your husband are responsible adults enough. They do not have to be.
They have their place in the scheme of things as you have your place in the scheme of things.
Your judgment of them makes them focus on you.
When you do not look them in the eye, they feel your judgment. You do not point an accusing finger at them, but not looking at them, ignoring them, is an indictment and hurts their sinking hearts very much.
No matter how hard it is for you, whatever their condition, next time you happen to pass by them, say hello and smile. You do not have to make conversation, but you do have to say hello.
This will be a very big thing for you, Annette, not easy for you to do, but once you will have done it, you will see how easy it is from now on. And this will be a blessing, for you will be releasing their attention from you. From now on, you will greet whoever passes before you, whatever they seem like. You will welcome many to their place on Earth.
Consider that you were sent to your neighbors to perform great healing. Consider that they were sent to you the same.
You do not have to adore the way they live. You don't have to approve it. It is not yours to approve or disapprove. What you have to do is grant them the right to live their life as best they can, even if they live next door to you, and that is what they are doing, living their lives as best they can next door to you. Have mercy on them, merciful Annette. Be generous in your heart to them. They have little gentleness, and you have much.
Please do not take My answer to you as saying this is your fault or your doing. I am saying it is yours to deal with. You have the consciousness to deal with it on a more propitious level. Consider that you have a great opportunity for growth here, and these lonely two, father and son, have provided you with this opportunity.
Lean towards thinking of another Father and son. Think of Me and My son Christ, and see what happens to your convictions and your heart. You will gain greater and deeper compassion, and you will hold your head higher.
Put them in My light. One at a time, put them in My light. Watch Me embrace them one by one. Watch their longing even though they may not stay in My light. They do not know what they deserve, but you do. You know what they are looking for, and they do not yet know. Whenever you think of them, and you feel fear or heaviness, put them in My light, and your tension will ease, and you will be blessing them.
Be glad for all you can be glad for. Be glad that only your tires got hurt. Be glad that you are not addicted to drink. Be glad for all your knowledge and gentle ways. Be glad that you learn so easily. Be glad for the lessons life gives you. Be glad this is already behind you. Be glad for your resiliency. Be glad for your blessed awareness of Me. Be glad for all your good fortune and the life of goodness before you. Be glad that your lonely neighbors had you living next to them.
Be glad for your willingness. Be glad that you see further than next door. Be glad that Jerry and Jerry Jr. have a roof over their head. Be glad there is room in the world for all kinds of things and ways of living. Be glad that you are a mender of hearts. Be glad you and your husband have each other. Be glad for all the great things you are doing and are going to do for Me.
Tell Me now, do you feel a little better?
Come under My umbrella and stay with Me a while.
I love you and Hans very much. I hold you both dear to My heart, and I thank you for helping to serve Me through your kindness to all who cross your path. You presently live side by side with these two men. Your lives have entwined for a little while. Wherever you go, wherever they go, you nevertheless journey side by side to Me. Do you understand what I am saying?
Find a place for these two messengers in your heart, and you will hasten their journey.
Annette, feel My love for you right now. I cast it upon you. I pour My love for you and anoint your head with blessings from Heaven. All is well, My dear child. All is well.