When we believe in God and have trust
in His fatherly providence and concern, then we do not think of ourselves;
instead we know that God is aware of our needs and looks after our
problems, from the simplest to the most serious one. The only things we
must want is to allow God’s love and providence to function for us. When
we have this kind of faith and inner disposition, we are able to see God’s
miracles––God Himself––who is always close to us under all circumstances.
In order to experience this we must reject any form of worldly assistance or
human hope, and with a pure heart, unhesitatingly and trustfully devote our
mind to God. Then the grace of Christ will fill our souls at once.
Some people have the wrong
impression, however; they think they can be involved in worldly matters and be
attached to material possessions, and at the same time, expect the help of
God’s providence. God’s help to people who think this way can be
destructive, for it prolongs their attachment to worldly things. God helps them
by letting them be exposed to temptations and difficulties; this will
eventually make them loath worldly matters and totally devote their hearts to
God.
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