"In the spiritual life, the habit of persisting in union with God, of remembering Him and doing everything for His pleasure has to be developed. When some action is undertaken, either at the initial state of intention, or in the deliberation about its appropriateness . . ."
". . . or in the decision itself, or in the final execution, or else in the struggling against difficulties or laziness, divine light and assistance may be repeatedly invited in faith. In this it is important that one's own projects not be stubbornly forced upon God . . ."
". . . but that the divine perception and power be brought into them by faith. This means that personal ideals should not be treated as final or absolutely necessary, but instead there should be an acceptance of God's ways that may differ from one's own plans and designs."
"The purification of faith should lead to a gradual liberation from attempts to force one's own projects and ideologies on God. But fear of the temptation of dictating to God one's own view should not slow down the calling of His aid."
"It is better to turn toward God with a strong will, even when it is bent on something that He does not grant, rather than to ignore Him completely." -Fr. Wojciech Giertych, OP
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