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The Spirit and the Bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come; let the one who desires take the water of life without price. (‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭17‬ ESV)

The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen. (‭Revelation‬ ‭22‬:‭21‬ ESV)

There is a lot of suffering in this world, always has been…

I heard a teacher say that Westerners in general and Americans in particular are both averse to and work hard to avoid suffering. Huh. That resonates with me.

A long time ago God gave some insight:

In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (‭1 Peter‬ ‭1‬:‭6-7‬ ESV)

My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever. (‭Psalm‬ ‭145‬:‭21‬ ESV)

When a nation is wounded by being denied to self respect, it characteristically internalizes that denial. It comes to believe that it is not worthy of self respect. Its members come to Lowe’s themselves-on account of being black, on a count of being Native American, on account of being Arab. In that case, what is first of all necessary is that there be leaders who overcome self loathing. I think there is nothing more powerful for affecting the step then the conviction that God says to every human being whatsoever cup: you bear my image. P.107

Wolterstorff, Nicholas, Until Justice and Peace Embrace

“The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.”

‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭29:25‬ ‭ESV‬‬

O Israel, hope in the Lord! For with the Lord there is steadfast love, and with him is plentiful redemption. And he will redeem Israel from all his iniquities. (‭Psalm‬ ‭130‬:‭7-8‬ ESV)

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O Israel, hope in the Lord from this time forth and forevermore. (‭Psalm‬ ‭131‬:‭3‬ ESV)