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- Paul Metler, Ph.D.
- Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
No whiners
We hear and use the expression "my cross to bear". In my study of the writings of Fenelon (1651-1715) he has some interesting things to say about our association with Jesus and his willingness to die for our sins on the cross. The cross is a reminder to us that we are to put our selfish desires to death. Fenelon says, "you and I are nothing without the cross. I agonize and cry when the cross is working within me, but when it is over I look back in admiration for what God has accomplished. Of course I am then ashamed I bore it so poorly."
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Hmmm, I might have to look some of this up for myself. Seems like terribly interesting reading. I really like the quote you left, it's something that rings true in these ears, and I'm sure in many others.
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