“He sometimes hides from us – but faith alone…
must be our support and the foundation of our trust,
which must be placed entirely to God.”
– Bro. Lawrence
Why O Lord, do you hide from me?
And not allow me to see your face,
In times when I need a comforting image of a friend?
Why are you too far and cannot be reached…
Cannot be understood the reasons behind your hiding?
Are you really there, Lord
When I need your love and mercy?
…or is it me that you cannot reach?
Am I denying your glorious face in times when I needed you?
O how stubborn am I Lord!
Allow me to experience the joy and consolations of your holy presence,
Allow me to see your face,
Not in my mind, but in my heart,
In its depthness, Lord.
Teach me to trust you and be comforted of your friendly image and kindness,
And never allow my stubborn mind to overpower your Spirit that dwells in me.
O Lord, please be patient with me and allow me to grow
According to your holy will.
(From My Spiritual Journal, 16 April 2005, Davao City)
must be our support and the foundation of our trust,
which must be placed entirely to God.”
– Bro. Lawrence
Why O Lord, do you hide from me?
And not allow me to see your face,
In times when I need a comforting image of a friend?
Why are you too far and cannot be reached…
Cannot be understood the reasons behind your hiding?
Are you really there, Lord
When I need your love and mercy?
…or is it me that you cannot reach?
Am I denying your glorious face in times when I needed you?
O how stubborn am I Lord!
Allow me to experience the joy and consolations of your holy presence,
Allow me to see your face,
Not in my mind, but in my heart,
In its depthness, Lord.
Teach me to trust you and be comforted of your friendly image and kindness,
And never allow my stubborn mind to overpower your Spirit that dwells in me.
O Lord, please be patient with me and allow me to grow
According to your holy will.
(From My Spiritual Journal, 16 April 2005, Davao City)
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