When you are in the darkness, in the middle of the tunnel of your sufferings, do not despair, trust in the Lord. The Lord is there, even if we do not see Him.
Let us read Peter's case taken from Matthews' gospel. "But at once Jesus said to them, "Courage! Do not be afraid, it is I." Peter answered,"Lord, if it is you, command me to come to you walking in the water."
Jesus said to him, "Come." And Peter got out of the boat, walking on the water to go to Jesus. But, in face of the strong wind, was afraid and began to sink. So he cried out, "Lord, save me!" Jesus immediately stretched out his hand and took hold of him, saying, Man of little faith (trust), why did you doubt?" (Mtt 14: 27-31).
When the wind and the storm of our pain are strong beyond our strength, the secret is faith and trust. And when these virtues are weak in us, let us pray and ask others to pray to the Spirit who dwells within us that he may grant us these virtues that after all are his gifts.
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