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What does it mean?
Aslan represents a divine perspective where all moments are equally near, contrasting with human perception of time and urgency.
In plain terms
To God all times are now; to us some moments feel more urgent.
What can you take from it?
Trust that divine timing is always right even when it feels late.

Where it applies

  • waiting for answers
  • prayer
  • seasons of life

Putting it to work

  • meditate on patience
  • trust divine schedule
  • release anxiety

Questions to consider

  • When has waiting felt hardest?
  • What does soon mean to you?

Another view

It can dismiss real human suffering that demands immediate action.

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