From day to day, I find myself weaker in different things or stronger in areas where I was previously weak. Daily, I find myself in need of one or more of the virtues I am weak in, whether that is humility, simplicity, contentment, peace, moderation, joy or strength. Today, I am in need of the virtue of moderation. This past summer I experienced the darkest of night I have ever encountered and it lasted for what seemed a really long season. It was vital to my walk as a Christian, but in the midst of the darkness, I could not see the beauty of what the Lord was doing and it hurt; but I am so thankful for that experience and know that there will be other seasons where I need a dark night to grow deeper into a spiritual relationship with the King of the Universe. Since the cloud of darkness has been in process of being uplifted, I find myself walking in a joy that is strengthening and encouraging; but I also have found myself being gluttonous in some areas. Daily, I have to ask the Lord to have control, because I do not want to get lost in my own walks and self-disciplines that are for my own inner peace and not his glory. I desire to know the Lord in a more intimate way, but I do not want to become warped in spiritual gluttony seeking self-consolation. I am so thankful that God is divine in his wisdom and knows how to discipline his children and helps us grow, even if that means a night of darkness.
1 Corinthians 11:32, “But when we are judged, we are disciplined by the Lord so that we will not be condemned along with the world.”
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