196

16363 readers

1750 users here now

Be sure to follow the rule before you head out.

Rule: You must post before you leave.

^other^ ^rules^

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

[email protected]

669

Rulethlic Converts (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

55 comments fedilink hide all child comments

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[–] [email protected] 38 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I almost converted to Judaism in my late teens, and the Rabbi I was working with shared with me a prayer he often prayed in times of struggle. "God grant me the faith of the convert, the strength of a bear, the wisdom of the aged, and the patience of a mother"

I always liked that

[–] [email protected] 12 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

I unfortunately have the wisdom of the convert, the faith of a bear, the strength of the aged, and the patience of a very tired mother.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Out of all these... I think you're underestimating the mother.

Well, not mine, specifically, but... Hypothetically. Some mother.

(Also... The faith of a bear maybe instead of also patience?)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 months ago

Depending on who you ask "wisdom of the convert" could be pretty great.

... Or horrible. Again, depends who you ask. Lol