It would seem that determining what is attainable would be a paradox—finding the balance between practicality and spirituality, drawing the ultra-fine line between prudence and faith…where does one begin and the other end? I’m reminded of the interns in the office, teetering on the edge between college life and career days, leaning toward childhood or adulthood through a variety of situations...In some moments, so wise, and, in others, in need of a nanny (a really stern one who would send them to bed without supper). God must see us the same way, sometimes. To define what is attainable for YOU, you need to know yourself, and spend enough time alone with God to begin to understand your purpose. Until you know Him, you will never know who you are. When I think of the abilities that set different levels of attainability for us all, I am reminded of two people in very different situations: First, the unambitious, snarky third servant in Jesus’ parable of the talents, whose maste
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