When I attended an Orthodox Jewish synagogue for Purim last week, the rabbi blessed me, "May God give you everything you need, but not everything you want." :-)
I saw that when you posted it. Sounds like everyone had a good time. When I first read it, I thought the celebration had similarities to Mardi Gras, what with the costumes and drinking. Of course, I doubt anyone anyone was running around exposing themselves. :) All of that was tongue-in-cheek, I know the celebration has a religious context.
While I do think God is gracious to give us some of our wants, it is indeed a blessing not to get everything we desire. Reminds me of the Garth Brooks song, "Unanswered Prayers."
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When I attended an Orthodox Jewish synagogue for Purim last week, the rabbi blessed me, "May God give you everything you need, but not everything you want." :-)
Hi Judah,
I saw that when you posted it. Sounds like everyone had a good time. When I first read it, I thought the celebration had similarities to Mardi Gras, what with the costumes and drinking. Of course, I doubt anyone anyone was running around exposing themselves. :) All of that was tongue-in-cheek, I know the celebration has a religious context.
While I do think God is gracious to give us some of our wants, it is indeed a blessing not to get everything we desire. Reminds me of the Garth Brooks song, "Unanswered Prayers."
Thanks for dropping by.
Gary
Yeah, after the reading of Esther, things were a little crazy for sure. Fortunately, no Jews running around exposing themselves. ;-)
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