We stumble and fall constantly even when we are most enlightened. But when we are in true spiritual darkness, we do not even know that we have fallen.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
In complete darkness, it is only knowledge and wisdom that separates us.
Truly, it is in darkness that one finds the light, so when we are in sorrow, then this light is nearest of all to us.
I believe that the 'dark night of the soul' is a common spiritual experience. I believe, too, that the answer is continued seeking and perseverance. It helps to know that others have endured a loss of faith.
We're confronted with great darkness as a species right now as spiritual creatures on this planet. I don't think it's hopeless, and I don't want 'You've Never Seen Everything' to make people feel hopeless. But I think we've got to call a spade a spade.
Very simply, our physical and spiritual safety lies in never even getting close to the line that separates light from dark, good from evil.
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.
Unless we form the habit of going to the Bible in bright moments as well as in trouble, we cannot fully respond to its consolations because we lack equilibrium between light and darkness.
Falling is a hard thing to do whether you are a Christian or not, but when you are in Christ, it comes with a deep sadness for letting your Savior down.
'Faith and Will' sprang from my personal experience with passing through a dark spiritual time.
In complete darkness we are all the same, it is only our knowledge and wisdom that separates us, don't let your eyes deceive you.
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