A Sense of Presence

Again and again, we must discover that life may say “No” to our most cherished dreams, our high hopes, our great yearning. And we must learn to live with life’s “No.” This is not only to discover the peace that passeth understanding, which may come when the pain of life is not relieved, but also to know for oneself that God is closet to us when, in our agony and frustration, he seems to be farthest away.

From his book, “Deep is the Hunger”