Monday, November 26, 2007

• How do you deal with criticism?

  Currently Listening Wintersong By Sarah McLachlan see related

  If I take offence [sic.] easily, if I am content to continue in a cool unfriendliness, though friendship be possible,
  then I know nothing of Calvary Love.

  If monotony tries me, and I cannot stand drudgery; if stupid people fret me and little ruffles set me on edge; if I make much of the trifles of life,
  then I know nothing of Calvary Love. 

  If the praise of man elates me and his blame depresses me; If I cannot rest under misunderstanding without defending myself; if I love to be loved more than to love, to be served more than to serve,
  then I know nothing of Calvary Love.

  If I slip into the place that can be filled by Christ alone, making myself the first neccessity to a soul instead of leading it to fasten upon Him,
  then I know nothing of Calvary Love.

  If I wonder why something trying is allowed and press for prayer that it may be removed; if I cannot be trusted with any dissapointment, and cannot go on in peace under any mystery,
  then I know nothing of Calvary Love.

  ~ Excerpts from "If" by Amy Carmichael ~
     

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