837 (TRIAL/ SOBRIETY/ FAITH/ DIVINE PROVIDENCE) Should an obstacle arise… and things turn out differently than you expected, do not despond; for, God’s Providence may be seeking to shield you from some harm or adversity that would have occurred; had things (that is) gone according to your expectations or desires… Nor should you fall into anger if something goes amiss…

Take care, also, in the face of difficulty, not to lose your composure and do not rush to hasty conclusions! Instead, allow things to settle… and only then discern the proper course of action. Otherwise, you run the risk of falling into error!

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ALL PATERNAL ADVICES (in Blog Format)
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