An excerpt from a correspondence with my spiritual guide on 06 November 2007

The Concern:

Whilst I'm thankful that I'm not alone as I walk this journey, it's still excruciating. I understand that I most need to learn to walk in trust and obedience towards God. I only pray that he will give me strength to stand up and keep walking despite the terrible sense of humiliation I'm feeling now.

The Response:

Sherman, you have said rightly what is perhaps the only appropriate response at this time: continue to walk in trust and obedience. The path is dark for now, but it won't be forever. The Lord may yet have other surprises for you, although what they might be cannot be clearly discerned.

Focus on "the duty of the present moment".