So very heartfelt Spencer. While I always find your philosophical peaning posts fascinating and so thought provoking, I truly love when you’re writing about somwthing that has deeply touched you. A couple of weeks ago you wrote about Paradise Lost in TNJ and now this. Just so lovely
“But when a man confesses that he has everything the world can give and he still wants “to burn everything down,” I think God is closer to that man than his own skin.” Yes. Yes. Yes. He is waiting for us - if only we would extend a hand and admit our insufficiency. If only we would seek His help instead of thrashing and turning trying to mould reality to our will…
And don't forget it is a religion that offers a purpose for all the grief and sorrow, that offers a plan of salvation, a plan of happiness, a plan of deliverance, a plan of redemption. Jesus overcame the world. Shouldn't we also follow His example? We do not have to suffer in ignorance. We can rejoice in the truth. .
So very heartfelt Spencer. While I always find your philosophical peaning posts fascinating and so thought provoking, I truly love when you’re writing about somwthing that has deeply touched you. A couple of weeks ago you wrote about Paradise Lost in TNJ and now this. Just so lovely
“But when a man confesses that he has everything the world can give and he still wants “to burn everything down,” I think God is closer to that man than his own skin.” Yes. Yes. Yes. He is waiting for us - if only we would extend a hand and admit our insufficiency. If only we would seek His help instead of thrashing and turning trying to mould reality to our will…
And don't forget it is a religion that offers a purpose for all the grief and sorrow, that offers a plan of salvation, a plan of happiness, a plan of deliverance, a plan of redemption. Jesus overcame the world. Shouldn't we also follow His example? We do not have to suffer in ignorance. We can rejoice in the truth. .
Deeply encouraged by this, thank you.