Distance, dryness, discontentment, expectations, can all be brick walls when it comes to spirituality and our relationship with Jesus. If you are like me, and like most, there are times when you experience these things. Our faith journeys are not always smooth sailing, especially when we feel like we are alone in the boat. Today I am sharing a Stillness entry from the past. At that time I had already been entering The Stillness for a year and a half. One would think I had it down pat by then, but as you will see, I felt a distance from it all.
Storm Clouds, Banff National Park, Canada,2010, taken by Martha Wiggins
No matter how I felt, though, I continued to make the effort, and His words of wisdom greatly helped me to understand, accept, and persevere. It is okay to voice your discontentment to Him. He will lead you home.
June 23, 2011 – I enter today feeling somewhat distant and I voice my discontent at being so. He says, “Child, some of what you go through, what I put you through, is often to serve as witness to others going through the same things. All are distant due to sinfulness. Some, like you, have periods of distant dryness, or feeling unmoved, even though they want to be, need to be, and are trying to be close. Others are distant by choice. They choose to not set aside time for prayer; they choose to look the other way even when they clearly feel my presence. When you feel lacking spiritually even when you are seeking Me, it is often because you are expecting a certain feeling or experience rather than just being present for whatever I bring. Time spent with Me is never for naught. It is never wasted, even if I am silent. There is much to be gained from just being in my presence. Remember this always, child, and do not expect. Just accept.” (Journey Through The Stillness by Martha McDuff Wiggins)
Copyright secured by Digiprove © 2012 
