bytor2112 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Posted December 3, 2014 There is a reason the "work is hastening". Quote
Traveler Posted December 3, 2014 Report Posted December 3, 2014 (edited) Sometimes I feel, I think, like Mormon. I realize that there are problems in political solutions and that mankind in general is reliant on divine assistance to achieve and maintain liberty. Though I have little concern about my eternal standing with G-d, I am greatly concerned with the impact to my mortal existence that have and will inevitable come from the current trends. Having tried to insulate myself and my family from what is happening - however, I have personal experience with how fragile are those things that come by the arm of the flesh and how futile my efforts are. I was unpleasantly surprised at how horrifying and quickly things of this world can be lost. We can say things of the flesh are not important until we suffer a significant loss of such things. We like to say we become spiritually stronger - but the bottom line is that being humbled or what is often referred to as being humbled is only appreciated when the trial is over. I had thought myself stronger - it is not so much the personal yoke as it is the concern for those that look to and depend on me. In all honesty there is no trail if one can see a light at the end of the tunnel but is hardly even a simple exercise. I may still be arrogant and in need of more humbling because I believe I can deal with more than most. But I am not sure I can deal well with what is coming to get just myself through this next trial. There is a saying when we are white water rafting. If the boat overturns and you are caught in a swift current - you have to deal with your condition and cannot be concerned if others will or will not survive. You have to trust them and their preparation - if you cannot trust them - then do not take them on the river. But I always worry when those around me are having so much fun that they will not pay attention the the rapids (turbulents) quickly approaching. Edited December 3, 2014 by Traveler Windseeker 1 Quote
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