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Perfection

Dynamos of Goodness spin and spawn off good Christians may be expected to seek perfection But what exactly is it ("Obedience not sacrifice," says the WORD)? No, not perfection but multiplication Never ever reaching perfection in this world II Imitation of Christ - Thomas A Kempis - and beyond Hungering for relationship to inspire sons and daughters To replace addictions, needles, abuse ... for that thirst The exploited woman at the well (Sychar, Samaria) heard of Jesus Fountains of living water - never to thirst again III No, daughter --- son: He seeks not perfection Only that deepening relationship, that others - Hindu and Buddhist - call meditation, transcending - Not the mind, but your bossy body, to taste freedom In gazing at Him! Life is boring; cycles from kitchen to bathroom IV Taste real boredom for the "boring" hours of prayer - And know, that in the womb of our boredom, a shalom- That peace beyond human imagination! Yes, true peace Is possible by you and me. WE haven't tried and tasted Him In silence, alone, after Church is dismissed. If we tarry ....

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