"Faith was then (in Ancient Greece) a task for a whole lifetime,
because it was assumed that proficiency in believing is not acquired
either in days or in weeks. When the tried and tested oldster approached
his end, had fought the good fight and kept the faith*, his heart was
still young enough not to have forgotten the anxiety and trembling that
disciplined the youth, that the adult learned to control, but that no
man outgrows- except to the extent that he succeeds in going further as
early as possible." - Kierkegaard, Soren. Fear and Trembling. 1843.
*
2 Timothy 4:6-8
(6) For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the
time of my departure has come. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have
finished the course, I have kept the faith; (8) in the future there is
laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous
Judge, will award to me on that day; and not only to me, but also to
all who have loved His appearing. (American Standard Version)
Dear
Lord, please grant us strength of faith so that we will continually
move toward Your love. Let us remember You in times of happiness with
thanks, and let us have understanding in times of difficulty with equal
thanks. Amen.
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