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Emo Philips

When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realised that the Lord doesn't work that way so I stole one and asked Him to forgive me.

Emo Philips

Forgiveness

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The author first believed that simply asking for something would make it happen, but later understood that life doesn't grant wishes so easily. Instead of waiting, he took what he wanted and then hoped for forgiveness afterward.

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