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When God lovingly draws us into a dark night of the soul, there is often a temptation to seek release from it and to blame everyone and everything for our inner dullness.  The preacher is such a bore.  The hymn singing is too weak.  The worship service is so dull.  We may begin to look around for another church or a new experience to give us “spiritual goose bumps.”  This is a serious mistake.  Recognize the dark night for what it is.  Be grateful that God is lovingly drawing you away from every distraction so that you can. see him clearly. Rather than chafing and fighting, become still and wait.

Celebration of Discipline, Richard J. Foster, page 103