If we remain autonomous, independent, self-sufficient, we
cannot know God nor can we love God. St. John
of the Cross says: ‘God refuses to be known; God can only be loved.’ -- From a recent “Daily Meditation” of Fr.
Richard Rohr.
I heard a lady speaking recently of having reclaimed her
power. She sounded beyond happy because, according to her, she can now use her
willpower all she wants, all the time.
“I pity the fool,” as Mr. T used to say
(and I’m not at all sure that was his name, but the quote is for sure apt).
Willpower is the ego’s stronghold, its weapon of choice.
Without realizing our need for a power greater than ourselves to whom we give
our willpower (to do with for us as It will), we are doomed to living in an
I-am-right-you-are-wrong world. There is no peace there for there is no God
there. We’re ever looking over our shoulder, fearing that we’ve made a misstep
and are about to get found out. Or, worse, looking over your shoulder to catch
your misstep so we can set you straight.
I am also told that St. John
of the Cross said, “In prayer, come empty, do nothing.” To which I add, “…and expect
a miracle in disguise.”
Thank you.
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