When Your Heart Waxes Cold

Over the last two weeks I’ve spoken to a couple friends and relatives that
have been discouraged in their faith because of despair (e.g. government just keeps getting worse), a hurtful experience (e.g. my wife left me).

That seems to be a widening trend where people feel things are getting worse rather than better. I was a victim of this, until recently. Having a daughter helped with that. Not that I no longer believe that certain things are getting worse, but I believe that certain things are getting better. Also, since I’m here on planet earth and look to be here for the foreseeable future, it’s in my best interest to have faith that there are good people and things in the world, and that things do sometimes get better.

I started to look for my connection between our turbulent times and resurgence in faith. The connection I found was my testimony, particularly how I met my wife. People tell me it’s a beautiful story, but what makes it beautiful to me is not how romantic it may sound, but that it reinforces my belief that prayer works. If you really want something in this life, you should ask, whether it’s catching your train when you’re already late, or a cure for a chronic disease. The only questions are, what you ask for, and from whom.