When we reach our human limits

WE cannot doubt that we have our human and worldly limits.

And yet in spite of that, neither can we doubt that deep within us is,

at least, the desire to go beyond our limitations.

   

            Given the fact that our human nature is not only totally

material, but is also spiritual, we should not be surprised when we

feel those seemingly contrasting sentiments. The truth is that we are

a material being that is poised for eternity, for immortality. In the

end, the truth is that we are meant to live a supernatural life, and

not just a natural one.

  

            This is where we have to entrust ourselves to the workings

of the spiritual and supernatural realities that also govern our life.

We have to remember that we are not ruled simply by biological laws or

physical, chemical, social, political, economic laws. There is a

higher law that governs us and that would enable us to transcend our

human and earthly limitations.

  

            This is the law of grace, a law that is spiritual and

supernatural in nature. It is the law that enables us to go beyond our

human limitations without, of course, compromising our humanity. It is

the law that enables us to enter into the very life of God who created

us to be his image and likeness.

  

            We have to learn to feel at home with this particular

condition of our earthly life. We have to acquire the relevant

attitude and skills to be able to live with this condition. It is when

we seem to reach our human and earthly limitations that we have to

abandon ourselves to the more powerful and merciful dynamic of God’s

providence over us.

  

            We should try to avoid wasting time lamenting over this

condition, or feeling confused and lost. Let us enter into a divine

adventure that God is tracing for us. He knows everything and can only

mean good for all of us in spite of the many contradictions we can

encounter in life.

  

            So, let’s just be trusting and sport in life, exercising

our faith to its fullest degree as much as possible. Our human and

earthly limitations, and all forms of evil in this world, do not have

the last word. It’s God’s providence. It’s his mercy, his boundless

love for us!

  

            When we happen to reach our human limits, let us learn to

abandon ourselves in the hands of God. When things become impossible

for us to resolve, especially our own death, then let us put ourselves

in hands of God who in Christ through the Holy Spirit would resurrect

us to eternal life.

  

            We have to broaden our understanding of the character and

purpose of our life here on earth, and know the purpose, the causes

and the reason for our human limitations.

  

            We just have to remember what St. Paul once said: “To them

that love God, all things work together unto good, to such as,

according to his purpose, are called to be saints.” (Rom 8,28) These

words of St. Paul should be at the very core of our attitude when

faced with our limitations.

  

            We have to remember that God completely gives himself to

us. He is not sparing in this. He is now with us in the Holy Spirit.

In a sense, he is all there for the taking. It’s really just up to us

now on how to take advantage of this reality.

  

            We just have to learn to go to Christ with deep humility

and great faith. Christ is always passing by our side. In fact, he

always looks at us, especially when we are in an impossible situation,

with special concern, ever ready to give a helping hand.