The going can be tough on the spiritual path. The higher we aspire, the harder the climb. It’s easy to slip a little now and again, losing momentum; even falling off the rails for a time. We also have an all-too-human tendency to kick ourselves when we’re down, to harshly judge, even condemn ourselves when we trip and fall. The dark voices of discouragement and despair like nothing more than to remind us how unworthy we are. But that’s a lie! It is enlightened self-interest to remind ourselves constantly that we are loved by God unconditionally! So let’s turn the tables on the temptation
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