Friday, September 13, 2013

The Prospect of Failure




Mariam was anxious as she approached a challenge.She asked, "Lord, what if I fail?" The Rabbi answered; "Does it really matter? You are more important to me than any efforts you might achieve. You are more precious to me than water to a man in the desert."
 
 Every person is unique. Every person is cherished. Every person is individually loved by Jesus.
 
Photograph by Rev Catherine

 

Anxious about confrontation



Mariam was anxious about confrontation.
The Rabbi's mother gently said to her, 
"You are confronting yourself."
Mariam asked, "Is this why it's so painful?"
And gracious Maria answered, 
"Change is always painful.
Have faith in dark hours."

Hatred is a powerful force


Mariam was nonplussed at a colleague's powerful negative emotion directed against her.
The Rabbi told her; "Hatred is a powerful force.
It is incomprehensible to those who love.
Be thankful for that."

Photograph by Rev Catherine. For use copyright free for any worthy purpose