More from Fry's book
"If we go a step further and ask God for a sense of his presence in our place of need, feeling that the only way we can be content is to know he's there, then are we not being ruled by our senses?".......
"contentment based on these other things suggests a submission to God for what he does; peace, on the other hand, is the evidence that we're submitted because of who he is.".......
"The rule of peace begins when we no longer want answers, but want only God."
"The journey is the destination," 'which means that the character that is built in the process of growing is itself the most important goal."...........
"it is when fear becomes a stranger to you and pride an enemy. It is only as you tiptoe on ledges so precarious on either side----- impossible circumstances on one side and the sometimes silence of God on the other---that you learn wisdom, enjoy the miracle of divine peace, and ultimately are able to feast at a table prepared for you in the presence of enemies."
Next Wednesday and Thursday I'm treating my students to chocolate chip cookies, thanks to my last housemate, Vicki, giving me "the treat" idea, and Barry sending over the chocolate chips with Peggy.
See why everything feels like it's in FAST MOTION now. Barry and I are talking about plans we'll share TOGETHER. I DO want to return home different! but different in a way that draws people to Jesus, not to noticing my difference. Now, that IS a God-sized project, the new revelation I discovered as I began to prepare for the journey I am about to complete.
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