"People only see what is visible, measurable. God sees into the heart. He not only forgives our failures, He sees successes where no one else does - not even ourselves. Only God can give us credit for the angry words we did not speak, the temptations we resisted, the patience and gentleness little noticed and long forgotten by those around us. Just being human gives us value in His eyes, and trying to live with integrity makes us successful before Him. God redeems us from the sense and fear of failure because He sees us as no human eyes can see us. Some religions teach that God sees so clearly that He knows all our shameful thoughts and nasty secrets. I prefer to believe that God sees us so clearly that He knows better than anyone else our wounds and sorrows, the scars on our hearts from having wanted to do more and do better, and being told by the world that we never would." ~Rabbi Harold Kushner
11 November 2010
Even Walls Fall Down...just not sure when that will happen...
Some days are diamonds-Some days are rocks-Some doors are open-Some roads are blocked
It's there. As solid as ever. I know it will fall down. I'm just not sure when.
Hmmm, interesting post. I'm sure it will mean something different to everyone that reads it. Lots of walls to break down in ourselves, our society and our world. But for now, I like the memory it brought up so freshly in my mind..."I love you! You can be a brick wall but I'm still going to love you and I'm still going to be your friend." You know, sometimes even brick walls make great friends. The best part, is when you actually start to see them soften. It's...exhillarating and kind of miraculous. Definitely worth the wait. love yer guts, JK
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Hmmm, interesting post. I'm sure it will mean something different to everyone that reads it. Lots of walls to break down in ourselves, our society and our world. But for now, I like the memory it brought up so freshly in my mind..."I love you! You can be a brick wall but I'm still going to love you and I'm still going to be your friend." You know, sometimes even brick walls make great friends. The best part, is when you actually start to see them soften. It's...exhillarating and kind of miraculous. Definitely worth the wait. love yer guts, JK
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