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Andrea Bear's avatar

I love your rawness and truthfulness. And despite your lack in virtue, God is showing you ways to grow in virtue. I'm grateful for this interview. I discovered this same thing in another area that I don't have virtue. So thank you for sharing your heart.

And yes it is a gift when God reveals to you a painful lack in virtue, because he's putting you to the tasks.

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Maria Riley's avatar

Yes! God loves us so much he lets us see our shortcomings. Then we have the blessed opportunity to grow in virtue. It can be painful, but in the long run, God is giving us exactly what we need.

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Janine W Riley's avatar

Whew, Maria. This is heavy. We are each a constant work in progress. With successes, failures and regrets. Please, be kind to yourself.

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Maria Riley's avatar

You are so right. Thanks to God's grace, I can accept my shortcomings with love. They are opportunities for growth and not failures.

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Emily Hanlon's avatar

Maria. This is so good! I can relate so well and you have given a way forward. Keep up the good work. God is working through you.

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Maria Riley's avatar

Thank you, Emily!

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