Our struggle is--isn't it?--to achieve and retain faith on a lower level. To believe that there is a Listener at all. For as the situation grows more and more desperate, the grisly fears intrude. Are we only talking to ourselves in an empty universe? The silence is often so emphatic. And we have prayed so much already

Summary

This quote reflects the human struggle to maintain faith, particularly when faced with challenging circumstances. It suggests that the difficulty lies in believing that there is someone or something listening to our prayers or pleas for help. As the situation becomes increasingly dire, doubts and fears creep in, leading to questioning whether we are merely talking to ourselves in a vast, uncaring universe. The overwhelming silence and the frequency of our prayers add to the uncertainty and challenge of sustaining faith.

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