“Proclaim the Message [of Love]; be persistent, regardless of whether the time is favorable or unfavorable … Encourage others with the utmost Patience.” ~ author unknown (2 Timothy 4:2)

 

This verse can be misleading unless read with gentle “lenses” … On its face, it seems to admonish us to try and convince (or even downright convert) others to our own way of thinking or believing. This is NOT its far greater meaning. Rather, on a more “divine” level, “utmost patience” can be read as “absolute Acceptance”; knowing that others already subconsciously aware of their uniquely perfect Path, and that it is our privilege to support them and their journeys unconditionally. Indeed, this is the apex of the virtue of Patience; guiding others with loving deeds and supportive words; purposefully avoiding any conversations that are in any way advisory or persuasive (especially those that are in any way critical) …

For we have been Called to Love others, my Friends, not to correct or convince them.

 

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