Faith

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Hear and give ear;
be not proud,
for the Lord has spoken.
Give glory to the Lord your God
before He brings darkness,
before your feet stumble
on the twilight mountains...
[Jerermiah 13:15-16]
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"I'm still having trouble
with THAT -
- and You, Lord."

"What, child."

"THAT. You know...."

"What, child."

"You know; THAT."

[SILENCE.]

"I don't feel like
saying it."

"Ah. I see."

"YOU know what I mean."

[PATIENT SILENCE.]

"Lord;
You're
supposed to know all
our thoughts, anyhow."

[NOD.]

"So, why do I have to say it?"

"What, child."

"You know; this THING I've got."

"What is it, My precious."

"Well, why do I have to SAY it?"

"Read My Word, child."

"Uh. Yeah, okay. Here it is:

The Lord is slow to anger,
and abounding in steadfast love...
[Numbers 14:18]

So....like, You have a lot'a
patience."

[NOD]

"So, I guess You're still
waiting, huh."

[NOD.]

"It's been a half a century, Lord."

"And, more."

"Oy! Please! Must You give
EVERYTHING away?"

[SMILE]

"It's just very hard for me
to say it, Lord."

"Yes, child.
I know."

"It......just makes me feel
very uncomfortable."

"What is, child?"

"My pride."
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But if you will not listen,
my soul will weep
in secret for your pride;
my eyes will weep bitterly
and run down with tears;
because the Lord's flock
has been taken captive;
Say to the king
and the queen mother;
take a lowly seat.
[Jeremiah 13:

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