Saint Faustina tells us how to react in the loss of spiritual consolation

It is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that as we follow Jesus we should be continually comforted and comforted in everything we do. It's true? Yes and no. In a sense, our consolation will be continuous if we always fulfill God's Will and know we are doing it. However, there are times when God removes all spiritual consolation from our soul out of love. We may feel as though God is distant and experience confusion or even sadness and despair. But these moments are moments of the greatest mercy imaginable. When God seems far away, we should always examine our conscience to make sure it is not the result of sin. Once our conscience is clear, we should rejoice in the sensory loss of God's presence and the loss of spiritual consolations. Because?

Because this is an act of God's mercy as it invites us to obedience and charity despite our feelings. We are given the opportunity to love and serve even though we feel no immediate consolation. This makes our love stronger and unites us more firmly to the pure Mercy of God (See Diary # 68). Reflect on the temptation to turn away from God when you feel down or distressed. Consider these moments as gifts and opportunities to love when you don't feel like loving. These are opportunities to be transformed by Mercy into the purest form of Mercy.

Lord, I choose to love You and everyone you have put into my life, regardless of how I feel. If love for others brings me great consolation, thank you. If love for others is difficult, dry and painful, I thank you. Lord, purify my love in a more authentic form than Your Divine Mercy. Jesus I believe in you.