It is only when one
stops loving illusions and living lies that one can see the wonders God desires
to do for the faithful – and everyone else for that matter. Easier said than
done. The trouble with illusions and lies is that they cleverly
hide the truth so that even when we know the lie of the illusion is a sleight of
hand we ask to see it again albeit more slowly this time. We are fascinated by
a good trick and nothing is as tricky as a lie we live with so long that it feels
so familiar it no longer appears to be an illusion. But one of the wonders God
does for the faithful is to shatter the comfortable illusion with distress so
that sooner or later one cries out for mercy. That is good news even if it
feels less than that for while the truth is not as seductive as the illusion it
gives one something living a lie cannot – a peaceful night’s rest where the
truth of God’s love promises rest that is secure.
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