When you fight something, you're tied to it forever. As long as you're fighting it, you’re giving it … - Anthony de Mello

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For all of us, we put our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. He's in our boat. And when those storms come and those waves (of life) come, He's in the boat with us.

Anthony de Mello

When you fight something, you're tied to it forever. As long as you're fighting it, you’re giving it power.

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My life is like shattered glass. " said the visitor. "My soul is tainted with evil. Is there any hope for me? "Yes," said the Master. "There is something whereby each broken thing is bound again and every stain made clean. " "What?" "Forgiveness" "Whom do I forgive?" "Everyone: Life, God, your neighbor especially yourself. " "How is that done?" "By understanding that no one is to blame," said the Master. "NO ONE.

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