Completing Quote by Harold S. Kushner

“. . .We are here to finish God's labors. . .so that we could be His partners in completing the work of creation.” quote by Harold S. Kushner — Download Open image

“. . .We are here to finish God's labors. . .so that we could be His partners in completing the work of creation.”

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Indeed it is better to postpone, lest either we complete too little by hurrying, or wander too long in completing it.

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Frequently, we busily search for group service projects, which are surely needed and commendable, when quiet, personal service is also urgently needed. Sometimes the completing of an occasional group service project ironically salves our consciences when, in fact, we are constantly surrounded by a multitude of opportunities for individual service. In serving, as in true worship, we need to do…

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“How sad, how strange, we make companions out of air and hurt them, so they will defy us, completing creation.”

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Although the optimist may be a little giddy when foreseeing the future, telling himself that it will all work out in the end when that isn't always the case, his attitude is more fruitful since, in the hope of undertaking a hundred projects, followed up by diligent action, the optimist will end up completing fifty. Conversely, in limiting himself to…

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