My treatment of the loss of business (I have described in an earlier blog, The Dark Night of the Soul: Part 2) had to do with spiritual awakening in meditation and contemplation. However, upon reflection, there were many practical, material aspects to the journey that, at the same time, reflected God’s intervention. Most often, it was God working through others.

Interestingly enough, the financial and legal problems caused by the failure of my business continued sporadically for the next five years, along with my heightened experiences in contemplation and call to ministry. 

In the year or so immediately after, we had incurred crushing debt as I began my training as a chaplain; God began erasing debt through settlements for lesser amounts, unanticipated tax refunds, and unexpected gifts from family.  

My wife and I had stepped out in faith when God called me to ministry with no idea how we could manage. Yet, at each step of the way, God provided not only what was needed but the next step as well.

My wife and I feel blessed that we were able to put our difficulties behind us and move forward in our lives. However, these steps required a conscious decision and a process of forgiveness of self, for failure, and forgiveness of those who took advantage.

Click to view Loss & Spiritual Intervention: Part 2