St. John of the Cross (1542-1591)
Wrote Dark Night of the Soul

During the Dark Night:

• God prepares us to have a higher degree of love for Him, and with Him.
• God purges our pallet where the things of the world don’t taste as good anymore.
• God, and the things of God, starts to taste very good.

Prayer:
LORD, bring me closer to you no matter what the consequences are.

Genesis 22:1-15 — Abraham and Isaac

Stages of Faith:
1) Life changing awareness of God
2) Discipleship (Learning)
3) The Active Life (Serving)

THE WALL - THE DARK NIGHT OF THE SOUL
4) Journey Inward
5) Journey Outward (from my inner life)
6) Transformed into Love

My Will vs God’s Will