Redemption

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Every semester, I have to supervise interns for end-of-term projects. So far, there's been a huge variation in the quality of projects delivered - most were okay-ish, a few were stellar, and some were borderline passes.

This semester, I've got two interns who, sadly, have zero motivation, are on the verge of giving up, and have made the huge mistake of picking the most difficult topic imaginable simply because they "liked it".


Taking this matter to God...


Me: Father, this is such a BAD idea. I don't want them to screw up.

God: My child, you have to let them make this mistake.

Me: Eh???

God: They will learn only if they fail. You have to give them the permission to fail.

Me: *pauses a while* But... I don't want to.

God: My child, everyday, MILLIONS of my children make the wrong choices. I do not condemn them. I promise however, to fully redeem them.

Me: *is quiet*  I understand... I've been redeemed, too.

God: I will always operate in love, and will take you in no matter how defiled, messed up, or sinful you are (or you THINK you are), and I will restore you even BEFORE you've sorted yourself out. I am always ready to welcome you, and I am always with you. Simply because you are my child and I love you...