You know, I am starting to think that God gives us opportunities to be humbled through challenging struggles.
Who was it that said, "If only we knew how valuable suffering was, we'd all want it?" I think it was St Rosa di Lima. Regardless, I think that physical inability is one of the most powerful ways to be humbled. Its striking to think about the before and after when ''success'' and ''strength'' and "fortitude" described the before and the after is characterized by debility. Granted, the debility of the after is probably more so in comparison to the before, but that's kind of the kicker, isn't it? The things you planned to do, whether as a child or in a moment of amnesia [or perhaps wishful forgetfulness], have all shifted. Perhaps not cancelled, but altered in some real way. Maybe that change is what we are called to focus on? The Pefection we seek: "Don't look at the things you think you want. Just keep looking off and away, up to me, or you'll miss what I have to show you. And then, when you're ready, I'll surprise you." hmm....
Beautiful point. We learn so much from the obstacles "in our way."
ReplyDeleteI think Mother Theresa said something like "I rejoice in suffering for God's sake. This is the one joy on earth that is not also found in Heaven." I always thought that was so powerful and beautiful. Keep up the hard work and push through the challenges of stasis! Everyone is so ready to jump up and GO wherever God is calling them to go. But what if He is calling you to stay? Can you be ok with that? A lot of times it's much harder.
ReplyDeleteChristine, thank you for that point to ponder. It's definitely had to see that while you are in the midst of a struggle, but I know it will all be worth it in the end. Thank you for sharing another profound moment :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Colleen, thank you for posing that question and Christine, thank you for that question. Sometimes it's so difficult to stay where we are. I blame society. We're constantly pulled in multiple directions, completing multiple tasks at once and we become bored without change.
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