.the soul can do no more.

"...The constant seeking of the soul pleases God very much
     for the soul can do no more than seek, suffer, and trust...

 the clarity of finding is by His special grace when it is His will.

     The seeking with faith, hope, and love pleases our Lord,
     and the finding pleases the soul and fills it full of joy.

And thus was I taught for my own understanding that

seeking is as good as beholding 

during the time that He wishes to permit the soul to be in labor."

-Julian-my-favorite.