But this world is radically unsuited to the heart of the human person, and the suffering and terror of life will not be removed no matter how “spiritual” we become. It is because of this that a healthy faith before God cannot be built and maintained, without heartfelt celebration of his greatness and goodness to us in the midst of our suffering and terror. “There is a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance” (Eccles. 3:4) It is the act and discipline of faith to seize the season and embrace it for what it is, including the season of enjoyment.
