Source: https://www.bertha-dudde.org/en/proclamation/2418

2418 Walkable or arduous path to the heights....

July 21, 1942: Book 32

The right path that leads upwards is only travelled by a few people because it seems too difficult for them. But these few will certainly reach their goal, because the will to overcome even the greatest obstacles will be royally rewarded. However, it is not always the prospect of reward that drives people to walk the right path, but their heart urges them to do so, and therefore the path is not as difficult for them as it seems. It only requires perseverance and patience, and he can receive both if he only strives to fulfil God's will. God does not force anyone to walk the narrow and arduous path, and at the same time He will show him a practicable path that can bring him equal success if only he always walks in love. Then he will not be granted a thorny life. He will be able to lead an easier life and still reach his goal, as love will drive him to think and act. He will not have to endure so many trials and he will also be given extraordinary strength. God's guidance will be very clearly recognizable because he will responsibly hand himself over to this guidance and God's adversary will no longer have any power over him. The path on earth is only difficult if the human being falls into doubt due to a lack of love.... Then he does not entrust himself to divine guidance and he has to fight very hard against the obstacles placed in front of him, and thus his path upwards will be increasingly more difficult if the human being does not have the right attitude towards God....

amen

Translated by Doris Boekers