The story I am about to tell you is true. It was told directly to me by one of the principals of the story. The names have been changed as a matter of courtesy and to protect the innocent. The quote to the left by Oscar Wilde is one that I wish I had been aware of before the beginning of this story.
Go to the ant, O sluggard, Observe her ways and be wise, Which, having no chief, officer or ruler, Prepares her food in the summer And gathers her provision in the harvest. How long will you lie down, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? “A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest”-- Your poverty will come in like a vagabond And your need like an armed man. (Pro. 6:6-11)
Rites Of Passage: any ritual or ceremony wherein a participant crosses a threshold demarcating a transformation of their state of being. This particular definition depends on a cultural awareness and preparation for such a thing we call a rite of passage. However, there are things in our life and U.S. culture that are considered a rite of passage without such formal recognition.
My heart is heavy today. While many of my readers have no real need to know or understand that, I hope that the lessons I am learning may somehow benefit those who read this all the way through. I had the joy of visiting with my oldest child yesterday.
Dale has been sharing the practical application of the truths from the Bible for more than 40 years. He has often said, "People know how to shout the victory on Sunday, but can't figure out how to handle Monday." This blog is an attempt to help God's people on that journey.
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