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While most of our suffering is self- inflicted, some is caused by or permitted by God. This sobering reality calls for deep submissiveness, especially when God does not remove the cup from us. In such circumstances, when reminded about the premortal shouting for joy as this life's plan was unfolded (Job 38:7), we can perhaps be pardoned if, in some moments, we wonder what all the shouting was about.
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It is our job to lift others up, not to size them up.
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No love is ever wasted. Its worth does not lie in reciprocity.
It is extremely important for you to believe in yourselves, not only for what you are now, but for what you have the power to become.
God does not begin by asking us about our ability, but only about our availability, and if we then prove our dependability, he will increase our capability.
The more seriously we work on our own imperfections, the less we are judgemental of the imperfections of others.
