there are two ways to look at this universe we’re stuck in. one is to see it as vastly sinister, mocking our desires. the other is to see it as exploding with love, inviting our trust. if the first is true, we should rage at everything, especially the (apparently) positive things. if the second is true, we can never despair, no matter what happens.
-ray ortlund
whenever the devil pesters you with (dreadful) thoughts, at once seek out the company of men, drink more, joke and jest, or engage in some other form of merriment. . . when the devil throws our sins up to us and declares that we deserve death and hell, we ought to speak thus: "I admit that I deserve death and hell. what of it? does this mean that I shall be sentenced to eternal damnation? by no means. for I know One who suffered and made satisfaction in my behalf. His name is Jesus Christ, the Son of God. where He is, there I shall be also."
-martin luther
This is, perhaps, my favorite D blog post ever in the history of all D blog posts. Thank you for sharing. Loved it.
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