Desperation is the foundation of hope when realising that in the depths of our misery there is a growing awareness that we are being assisted with inspiration encouraging us never to surrender to our fear of failing to overcome our trials.
God is not a deceiver, that he should offer to support us, and then, when we lean upon him, should slip away from us.~ Augustine of Hippo
It is during those periods when all appears lost that we detect an invisible presence at our side whispering into our ear, inviting us to take His hand, letting Him show us how best to deal with the dilemma that is causing us so much distress.
There is not in the world a kind of life more sweet and delightful, than that of a continual conversation with God; those only can comprehend it who practise and experience it.― Brother Lawrence
In the midst of our anguish Our Father intervenes asking us to remain calm, that He may offer us the remedy that resolves our adversity. In so doing the divine mystery invites us to continue to trust Him, to lead us through our voyage of self discovery until we reach journey's end.
You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.~C. S. Lewis
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