I know it all, and I still love you." That is the convicting, convincing, liberating truth that comes from an encounter with Christ: all is known; there is no need to pretend anymore. I wrestled with that truth. It's hard to lay aside a mask when it looks just like you, and you have worn it for so long that you can't remember what you look like without it. Sheila Walsh
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If someone is so sure they know everything, they are not likely to be open to new ideas. If they are so sure of themselves, they are not likely to be persuaded by someone else’s ideas. If they really know everything, why do they need anyone else? It’s the kind of thing that always makes me wonder what they aren’t telling me.

Source: Loved Back To Life: How I Found The Courage To Live Free

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