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MariaChong's avatar

This is one of my favorite essays so far. True joy also has an element of ferocity, used wisely. So good to have it in our spiritual arsenal. ❤️

Shemaiah Gonzalez's avatar

Such an incredible point. Thank you 🙏

Quanah's avatar

Haha, that was a great drawing your son did. Then and now he knows you have his back. What an incredible blessing for a mom to know their children have such confidence and trust in them.

For different reasons, I hear you on that note of obedience. I think obedience is a fundamental virtue for all who seek to live a life in Christ. The question of how to live that virtue daily is crucial, but most do not give it much thought. They answer: "I'm obedient to God." Yes, but every virtue is lived directly toward other humans, not just God. To whom am I obedient in my life?

Shemaiah Gonzalez's avatar

Yes! Thank you for articulating that much better than I.