In times of uncertainty in our lives, during periods of despair or grief, we can easily become cynical and hardened to hope and to the presence of God in our lives.
It is precisely during these times that God is calling us to focus, not on the darkness, but on the light that God brings to the worst of times. During these times, God calls us to come closer to our faith with the promise that healing is everlasting and sorrow is temporary.
For me, personally, surrender of my fears through prayer—breathing in God, breathing out worry—is a crucial part of my faith. When combined with action, that is, giving of myself, my words, my time, and my support to another, I am lifted out of my noisy head and into a heartfelt selflessness. It brings my faith alive in a way that moves me beyond myself to see hope and transformation in action.
…as we go through life challenges, let us seek to give of ourselves to bring hope alive for ourselves and for others.
–Dorothy Schmitt, Associate Director, Counseling Center St. John’s University
