Moments of Consolation
Dear friends in Christ.
Our world today is filled with so many activities, that it becomes very difficult to know and choose the right things. There are so many voices calling us in the world. Some of those voices are very loud, louder than the gentle voice of the master. We hear for instance from social media voices of war, hate, greed, oppression, segregation, to mention but a few. All those voices make life either difficult, or for some, meaningless. At such moments, we need something to direct us and to support our spiritual life. One such pillar is Spiritual Consolation, which each one of us could hang on.
Spiritual consolation means finding comfort, peace, relief from distress through spiritual practices; offering an inner refuge from life’s hardships. This can be found in prayer, meditation, nature, faith or religious teachings. Just at the right time, if we are wholeheartedly seeking God every day, we will find that we receive a moment of consolation. It may be an unexpected peace or joy, we may feel enlightened and encouraged, or we may just sense the presence of God in our lives. Whatever the case may be, remember the moments of consolation you receive. They will not accompany us every day, but they are given at certain moments to remind us God is with us. Remember those moments, especially when you struggle!
Reflect, today, upon the last moment you experienced some grace or consolation from God. What was He telling you through that experience? Ponder it, sit with it, be grateful for it and remember it. Let God speak to you through those experiences and never forget what He says, and you can say the short prayer below:
Lord, I thank You for loving me with a perfect love. I thank You for coming to me in the moments I need You the most. Help me to always savor those moments and to remember them when life is difficult. Jesus, I trust in You.