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SteveA Hangout Grand Counsel

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I think people assume the worst because of how the Orioles have been playing baseball lately.

Haven't people been around baseball long enough to know that teams go through streaks and slumps and are never as bad as they look when they are losing or as good as they look when they are winning? People project recent play and just assume it is going to continue in a straight line all season?

Last June Dodger fans wanted Mattingly fired, they were having a horrible season.

Then they made the playoffs.

Two weeks ago the Tigers looked invincible and unbeatable. Look what they have done since.

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I am not worried about Toronto right now, sure I want them to lose but am concerned about us.

Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead. But it doesn't matter with me now. Because I've been to the mountaintop. And I don't mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I'm not concerned about that now. I just want to do God's will. And He's allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I've looked over. And I have SEEN the promised land! I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land! And I'm happy, tonight! I'm not worried about anything. I'm not fearing any man. Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!

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