"Are we, at times, like the two dejected disciples on the road to Emmaus? They were so absorbed in their own woes, so forlorn in their mistaken conclusion that the One in whom they had placed their trust was dead, so shocked by the shame, scandal and scorn of Friday that they failed to recognize Jesus as He walked right alongside of them!"
Archbishop Timothy Dolan
It is human nature to "problem solve". We face issues in our lives and begin the process of working them out. This will usually include feeling sorry for ourselves. Self-pity always colors our results, usually in a bad way. Some will be motivated to find the best result while others will wallow in pity for a while until an answer becomes obvious. Notice I said "an answer" not necessarily "the answer". Just coming up with a solution may not be the best course. We need the right solution. Pity clouds our vision...turning our eyes to God and asking..."Father what should I learn from this", "how can I use this to serve You and others", "what is your solution" will always, always lead us down the right path. While He may not answer as quickly as you'd like, His answer will always be the "right" one!
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