Perseverance

Have you ever had a period of time of heightened awareness, a time of feeling closer to God, of increased purpose? And then did that time, after a day, week, or year, ebb and flow back into normalcy? Normalcy didn't quite cut it, did it?

Sometimes we are given wonderful graces from God, graces that we are sure we do not deserve and do not merit. These come with great consolations, to prepare us for the road ahead. The consolations pass, and we are confronted with ourselves and the world again. But we must not forget about the new graces that are infused in us, whether or not we can "feel" them. We can not fall back into old habits and mindsets during these times of (mini-)trial, otherwise the gifts we've received are for naught. Just remember: God's Presence and His graces are still with us.

Oh, it also helps to stay out of sin and do God's will.