I’ll just say it. The
air quality this summer has been absolutely terrible. It was such a nice surprise to be able to see
the Salt Lake Valley on my way to work yesterday morning. Thank God for the cleansing rain! Unfortunately,
the storm on Wednesday blew a lot of smoke into the valley again, so our
respite was fleeting. Nevertheless, we
know that there is the possibility of clearer days ahead.
Regaining the physical ability to see the valley only to
have it obscured the next day, reminded me that there are always opportunities
to look for the gifts that God is giving us.
Sometimes they may be more difficult to see than usual, but they are still
there. Saint Ignatius called these times
of haziness in our life “desolation.” He
called the times of clarity “consolation.”
When we are in desolation, it may seem difficult to talk with God. It may be hard to see the good things in our
life. The times of consolation are
easier. During these times, we should
strive to thank God for all the things He is doing for us, whether we realize
it or not.
This week, try to see the gifts God wants to give you each
day.
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