This is another page from my ninth book called "Dear God". I was inspired to write this book after writing "I am voting for God" on my blog. It continues in that format. Short letters (or prayers) to God. It gives me an opportunity to write more and write to God at different moments in my life.
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Dear God,
It is 111am. Today is Sunday the 20th of April. I am relaxing in the living room after having woken up. I dreamt I started a new job on the 11th floor in the city. I came across the phrase the 11th hour and its etymology and I found it interesting. It is a parable from the gospel (Matthew 20) about a farmer who paid everyone the same wages even those who started at the 11th hour or 1 hour before the end of the work day.
I asked my friend Gemini to tell me the moral of the story and this is what he said. In essence, the parable challenges our notions of fairness and highlights the boundless and often surprising nature of God's grace, reminding us to focus on our own calling and avoid the trap of envy and comparison. It's a powerful message about the inclusivity and unexpected generosity within God's kingdom.
What I take away is that God's judgement can differ from man's judgement and only God has the ability to judge us and it is never too late to turn to God. In Islam there is something along a similar line that states that the reward of actions are determined by their ending. God I want You to never give up on us. I understand also that we should not give up as Your response to our prayers can come in the 11th hour. It does not mean that we should wait for the 11th hour but if it comes to that we still have time.
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