A soul traveling the dark night must find trust in God.
“Fear not, faithful soul, for this is the right path chosen for you by God, the way by which God Himself conducts you. There is no more safe and right path then this dark way.”
Soul – “ but, it is so dark that I cannot tell which way to go.”
God – “Go wherever you chose, you cannot lose your way, there is no path along which I don’t guide you. Look about you, faithful soul, all ways are the same in the dark. You cannot see the end, all ways look the same.”
Soul – “but, I am afraid. I feel at every step I might fall off a cliff or walk into a wall.”
The spirit seeks the Light. No doubt we feel safe when we are standing on a brightly lit and neat path. But, when your road of faith turns dark, that you can’t see even your praying hands before your face – trust God absolutely. It is in this darkness, this dark night that the soul must absolutely trust God’s guidance.
When I walked in my dark night, I learned in hindsight that though God felt nowhere near, He was guiding my steps more than ever. Looking back, I realized that when I felt most lost, God kept enough light upon me to keep me from falling. He took my hand and guided me along the road of faith. When I finally saw the darkness and became afraid, He called to me – “shh My son, I am here, come to Me.” As the Light again began to shine in my soul, knowing God’s nearness, He began to teach me trust. Read my book to see the full story of this dark night faith journey.
That dark night was essential to my road of faith. Without it, I wouldn’t be who I am today.
Do you experience a sense of darkness? A lack of God’s nearness? Don’t fear, just walk forward in faith, knowing in this moment, God has you most because you are most dependent upon God. Like the little boy crossing the street, when the lights of faith go dark, throw up your hand in confidence the Father will take it and lead you safely through. The child doesn’t fear the darkness when wrapped up and held tight in his Father’s arms. He simply knows safety and that the dawn is coming.
Of course, I sure the darkness is t due to mortal sin and if it is sin, fix it now in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
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