His goodness and mercy - His presence, His love and forgiveness over rides the bleak outlook of. Life without Him. He is the light when all else seems dark. He gives the direction to take the next best step on our life journey. The pleasures and joy of following His lead cannot be measured by any cultural standards. His presence cannot be measured by any human standards.
“The Bible is primarily a book not of information but of formation, not merely a book to be analyzed, scrutinized, and discussed but a sacred book to nurture us, to unify our hearts and minds, and to serve as a constant source of contemplation” - Henri J.M. Nouwen, Spiritual Formation: Following the Movements of the Spirit
“It isn’t the hurts, blows, and bruises that rob us of the freshness of Christ’s beauty in our lives. More likely, it is careless ease, empty pride, earthly preoccupations, and too much prosperity that will put layers of dirty film over our souls.” - Joni Eareckson Tada, A Place of Healing: Wrestling with the Mysteries of Suffering, Pain, and God's Sovereignty
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