The struggles of prayer are described in terms of a battle. While such a word has different connotations for people today, and it may not be as popularly received as it once was, it’s important that we don’t get stuck on the word. We need to try to understand what’s being communicated by it.
Certainly, in this context, the word “battle” doesn’t mean armed conflict or a violent campaign that hurts or injures human life. Such harsh realities, however, are being referenced by such a word, since the spiritual tradition is being transparent and honest with us.
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