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all paths of the Lord are merciful and true.

i forgot where i first read this. probably in an amy carmichael book.

…i’m writing at the end of a short and narrow table at the venice intelligentsia. i wanted to make enough room for a stranger to sit next to me. rankin was preaching yesterday about how God loves people. and, yes, we hear that and say that without even assessing whether or not we actually believe such a true assertion.

but…God loves people…and i wanted to leave room for someone to sit close. and it worked. i’m actually intrigued by the man that is now sitting in the space i intentionally left available. he is busy writing. he was writing facing forward, which left me facing him semi-dead-on as i typed at my computer. he has since turned the other direction. i understand. i would have likely done the same thing. it’s not comfortable for a stranger to be in somebody else’s line of sight for an extended period of time.

i think i’ll pray for him…

it’s sweet to pray for strangers in coffee shops who have no idea you are petitioning the God of the Universe on their behalf.

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of dark nights: In Christ, has not God brought out of the most hideous dark night surpassing glory and hope?

of color: leaves are more colorful when they are dying and on the verge of departing from their tree.

on unity: Father, you know what will meld beautifully for Your kingdom. In due time would you make it plain?