I have over the years learnt so much from friends and congregants who have been through some very difficult situations, I have learnt from them what maturity is all about. I think maturity is the ability to recognize the life-giving moments in the midst of pain, suffering and even death. It is knowing that even the smallest amount of light is infinitely more powerful than massive amounts of dark. As I recognize these light and life giving moments they give me the strength to face what is before me. I think this is where we struggle - in our pain we struggle to see those life giving moments of grace, a smile from a stranger, a hug from a friend, a meal dropped off by the neighbours.
I pray that God will help us to SEE Him, to see His hand even when (or especially when) all is dark around me.
