The Possibility Of Impossibility

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In Francis Bacon’s essay ‘Of Atheisme’ which was published in 1625 he wrote, ‘So Man, when he resteth and assureth himselfe, upon divine Protection and Favour, gathereth a Force and Faith; which Human Nature, in it selfe, could not obtaine.’

I can personally attest to the truth of this statement that was written four centuries ago. There are times in our lives, when we reach the end of the possible that can be attained by ourselves alone. And that is when the impossible must take over. And this is where I agree with the angel who spoke to Mary, the mother of Jesus, that was written over twenty centuries ago, ‘For with God nothing will be impossible.’

This protection, this favour, this force, and this faith, when acted upon, opens up an eternal possibility for those who place their lives and their futures into the hands of their Creator.

And as the writer of the Proverbs reminds us: ‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.’

Tags: Possible Thinking

Posted: 28/12/2007

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Carl Mills
29.12.07

Hi, you have some interesting insights.I would love to read more. Keep it going.

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Demond
02.01.08

Thank you for this incredible post. I believe one of the challenges of today is that more people don’t believe they can do anything. Without the confidence to believe it’s possible, you won’t take action. And without action, you get no results.

Thanks again for your post.

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