But the people grew impatient on the way; they spoke against God and against Moses.(Numbers 21: 4-5)
It may be, my dear Philothea, that your change of life causes some trouble in you, that this farewell which you have said to the world and its nonsense leaves you some sadness and discouragement. If that were so, take patience, I beg of you. (Saint Francis de Sales, IDL 1V)
We want to walk following Christ but we sometimes lack perseverance. So we think we’re left alone with our burdens. Instead of invoking his help, we lose patience, we question and even revolt. Let us become aware of our failures and humble ourselves before Him during this time of prayer.