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what is it about suffering that scares us so much?
why do we feel a need to cover our weakness with pride?
what is it about death that causes us to avoid it at all costs?

and why is it that when someone speaks about suffering, weakness and death they are thought to be negative...discouraged...emo...??


count it a blessing when you endure trials and hardships...
in our weakness He is strong...
there is no greater love than this, that a man would lay down his life for a friend...


i've been reading some books that have me asking myself these questions.
am i afraid to suffer?
am i ashamed of my weakness?
do i avoid death?
why?

christians who refuse to look squarely into the suffering of Christ are not Christians at all. they are a breed of pretenders, who would turn their back on the cross, and shame His death. you cannot hold up the cross, nor drink of the cup without embracing the death. and you cannot understand love, unless you first die. ~ ted dekker


just some thoughts....i wonder what you think :)