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| Marija Tiurina, London based graphic artist, working on 'Thought Slaughter' (see her website) |
I ask that you show kindness to my child ‘Andy’, also known as Onesimus (the useful one). I have become his father, as he sort refugee in my prison cell. I know that he was not very ‘Handy’ in the past, but I tell you he is working for us both now. I have asked him to return to you, and he comes with a portion of my heart. I was tempted to keep him for myself because I really needed his help. But I now look to you for your will and consent. It is my view that you lost Andy for a while, so that he can now return to you ‘forever’.
He left you as a slave, but he is returns to you as a brother; and in returning, his value has increased inestimably. If you consider me your partner, I ask you to receive Andy as you would receive me. If he has stolen anything from you in the past, I will repay his debts in full. Letter to Philemon
Marija Tiurina (artist) gives an insight into what anxiety can do. Anxiety can run wild, like a room full of young children at a birthday party who all start screaming and throwing cake (personal experience).
Onesimus (AKA 'H'andy), had run away and had no where to go. He found Paul in his Roman prison cell. Paul looked after him, and then sent him home, All Paul could offer was is 'influence' and a leader.
How often do our minds turn to 'chowder' as depicted by Marija? Where do we go to find peace, and assurance?
PRAYER: "Take it to the Lord in Prayer".
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