I don't really know how else to put what I've been going through the last few weeks.
"To live the law is to live in this life the life of eternity" -Rabbi Heschel
That law is to love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, might, mind and strength. To give our whole souls as an offering to Him.
I am perfect- Just. The way. I am.
Just wanted to share the good news (and no, I'm not changing religions or anything, I'm just really deeply happy. I don't think I'm going manic either- though you never know.)
And... I am puzzled that I have lived this long and considered myself an advocate of religion and not really understood any of this. It's not really an understanding thing. That we can't have perfection, but we can be perfected.
It is a birtright, like the one Esau sold for a bowl of pottage. That is the choice I have made time and again- day after day to take some fleeting indulgence instead of being whole, of accepting the gifts the Lord longs to give me.
Thanks for listening.
Posted by imenimok (Member # 7679) on :
Good for you. Posted by sarcasticmuppet (Member # 5035) on :
(((((mothertree)))))
Posted by Synesthesia (Member # 4774) on :
*hugs* Very cool ^^
Posted by ctm (Member # 6525) on :
"That is the choice I have made time and again- day after day to take some fleeting indulgence instead of being whole, of accepting the gifts the Lord longs to give me."
Beautifully put, mothertree!
Hugs and blessings to you.
Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :
Praise!
FG
Posted by Rakeesh (Member # 2001) on :
Happy to hear it, mothertree!
*high-five*
Posted by Olivetta (Member # 6456) on :
Let us dance together the dance of joy!
With a hug (((mothertree)))
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
You treehugger... Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
The phrase "truly converted" comes to mind.
The best thing is that it can happen over and over.
(((hugs)))
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Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
All joking aside, I am glad for you. If this makes you happy, and your life better, good for you.
Kwea
Posted by peterh (Member # 5208) on :
Good for you!
Posted by jeniwren (Member # 2002) on :
I'm so happy that the content of this thread is exactly what the title describes.
Congratulations mt!!!! I think I know just what you mean.
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Posted by Exploding Monkey (Member # 7612) on :
mothertree finds spiritual harmony...
...rock on mothertree!
Posted by Sopwith (Member # 4640) on :
Celebration!!!
Posted by King of Men (Member # 6684) on :
<Removed classless, pointless attack that certainly doesn't belong in this thread. The hypothetical question could be posed elsewhere, in a more appropriate topic, and in a more respectful manner. --PJ>
[ June 02, 2005, 06:39 PM: Message edited by: Papa Janitor ]
Posted by ludosti (Member # 1772) on :
I'm so happy you have found understanding that makes everything "click" for you - enlightenment is great! Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
KoM, thank you for removing whatever it was you did...it probably wasn't appropreate, considering what I know of your views, and while it would have been better not being said at all it was classy of you to be that considerate of others.
Kwea
I take it back....Papa removed it.
I am sorry to say that makes more sense to me.
Kwea
Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :
Papa did that, actually, Kwea. Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Yeah, just noticed it, and edited to reflect it.
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
I was all excited to see that KoM was trying to act more respectful.
But no.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Ditto.
Posted by mothertree (Member # 4999) on :
(((Hatrack)))
I want to buy the world a coke...
Was that song originally sung with a different line?
Posted by mr_porteiro_head (Member # 4644) on :
I heard the Young Women in my ward singing some song to that tune, and I could only think about about Coca-Cola.
Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :
(((mothertree))) I'm glad you've found peace.
Posted by Tater (Member # 7035) on :
Are you thinking of, "I'd like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony.. blah blah"
Cause that's what I'm thinking.
Congratulations, mothertree. Good for you. Posted by mothertree (Member # 4999) on :
Okay, so I'm still grounded enough to realize that if you aren't already in a good mood, you probably shouldn't click on that link.
Posted by Kwea (Member # 2199) on :
Too bad I didn't read all of your post before doing so.
Night.
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(((mothertree))) I'm glad you've found peace.