Jesus has a different understanding of personal freedom. Freedom is not the capacity to be what you are not, but the capacity to be fully who you already are, to develop your inherent self as much as God allows.
Spiritual and true freedom is wanting to do what you have to do to become who you are.
All things desire to be themselves. No longer is it a scary search for private authenticity, but now a patient acceptance of truth. Such is the difference between wisdom and mere reaction, and it takes most of us awhile to get there.
From Fr. Richard Rohr’s book, “Jesus’ Plan for a New World“
Current mantra:
Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done.
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My current mantra as well!! I actually wear a discreet tattoo that represents my own perpetual pursuit of truth, which I named one of my blogs, as well. I feel we are riding a similar wave. If you care to check out My Perpetual Pursuit of Truth blog, I’d love your feedback and commentary.
In service and gratitude,
~ Jacqueline
http://gjacq726.wordpress.com/
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