We will desire. We must choose. We will act. We will receive consequences, in accordance with our actions, and determined by our choices. For each of us, this will always be the order of things. For God shows no partiality.
For almost two years now I have watched you consistently take on the the weight of the world each day - attacking evil, pointing out logical errors, standing up for wronged people, and using your magnificent mind and clarity of character to try to corral this country back onto a sane path. For these admirable efforts, surely you have earned glory and honor in the eyes of God: “Well done, good and faithful servant”. I am confident that it will also give you peace in your old age, and I hope that you will not be too hard on yourself because you were not ‘perfect’ (no one ever is).
But I suspect you still desire to have a greater impact on the world, so I encourage you to keep at it, and watch for your opportunities. You know the old baseball analogy for life: success is all about the number of times you get to bat. You’ll strike out at least half the time - for most people, it’s most of the time - but if you can just keep getting up to bat, eventually you will hit that crucial home run! You’ve got the ability, Peter; of that there is no doubt. And I’ve always had the intuitive sense that something great awaits you. Keep believing that!
For almost two years now I have watched you consistently take on the the weight of the world each day - attacking evil, pointing out logical errors, standing up for wronged people, and using your magnificent mind and clarity of character to try to corral this country back onto a sane path. For these admirable efforts, surely you have earned glory and honor in the eyes of God: “Well done, good and faithful servant”. I am confident that it will also give you peace in your old age, and I hope that you will not be too hard on yourself because you were not ‘perfect’ (no one ever is).
But I suspect you still desire to have a greater impact on the world, so I encourage you to keep at it, and watch for your opportunities. You know the old baseball analogy for life: success is all about the number of times you get to bat. You’ll strike out at least half the time - for most people, it’s most of the time - but if you can just keep getting up to bat, eventually you will hit that crucial home run! You’ve got the ability, Peter; of that there is no doubt. And I’ve always had the intuitive sense that something great awaits you. Keep believing that!
God is with you. So am I.