The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
Pride fools you into thinking you already know. But when you admit you don’t that’s when you begin to learn.
Sometimes life takes everything you thought was yours and leaves you with nothing but only what you know. I still have my mind. Someone said that I think American. Yes, I do! And occasionally I unintentionally step on some toes because of it. But that’s not American per say. Americans speak polite too. I know I can be very direct and confrontational. I do that to myself as well knowing that healing and growth like birth of a child comes after the pain.
If what I say brings discomfort, it’s very likely there’s truth to it. Maybe ak merrai ra kmung ngerang el mlamo lalch meng meringel. We can feel offended perhaps because it speaks to our wound. And these wounds need the healing touch of Christ. It’s also possible I’m speaking from my wound. To grow is to understand that we are broken people and we need to be strong and grow up. It’s not all about you or me. It’s about pursuing a better life with God. It’s about a life in this broken world filled with sorrow and pain. And we are all in pursuit of joy and peace.
God said “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” (Hosea 4:6 in the Bible). It highlights the consequences of neglecting or rejecting knowledge, particularly the knowledge of God and His word. This lack of knowledge can lead to spiritual and even physical destruction for individuals and communities.
The Community of Elders are becoming more aware of drug abuse and now doing something about it. This is great. Most addicts feel warm inside after one puff of Crack ice or a puff of Marijuana or a shot of vodka, a glass of wine or a can of beer There’s a difference between feeling warm from being sick with a disease. I don’t believe it’s a disease. Addiction fills the empty space in the soul of a [inner] child and it feels nice and warm.
Love never gives up.
Love doesn’t keep score of the sins of others,
Remember me loving you.