There's also nothing to fear with Divine Providence (which is always perfection) in control. The difficult situations are the ones that can be the most purifying and strengthening, but only if we let them. They either make us or break us. Even when we want to give up or give in, difficult circumstances offer a priceless source of edification. Many a virtue has been born through tough times, the saints can attest to that. We're not going to be tested or tempted beyond our threshold, so we might as well come out stronger, and look back at woeful instances as times of strengthening and growth. It's either that or allow our souls to wither away in a corner, as the chalice of albeit painful yet sweet purification is wasted. Contrary to what the world says, sometimes we need to suffer in order to grow. Again, take a look at the saints. There's not one who didn't suffer. When accepted gracefully and with great love, suffering is a recipe for sainthood. For proof and holy examples, read the lives of St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Maria Goretti, or Bl. Chiara Badano. Suffering is sanctifying, so in order to be sanctified, we must suffer.
I don't know exactly when I'll move past this period of feeling mehish, but if it wasn't beneficial to my soul, then it wouldn't be happening. That's my sole comfort. At the end of the day, Divine Providence is still amazingly awesome and absolutely perfect, even in the hours of suffering. St. Maximilian Kolbe, ora pro nobis.
How's that for No-Shave November? |