Trust is that rare and priceless treasure that wins us the affection of our heavenly Father.
Brennan ManningRead
Childlike surrender and trust, I believe, is the defining spirit of authentic discipleship.
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What this quote means
Authentic faith involves a trusting and innocent approach similar to that of a child.
Brennan Manning emphasizes that true discipleship requires a spirit of trust and surrender akin to that of a child. This childlike approach embraces vulnerability and openness, enabling a deeper connection to faith and the teachings of a higher power, ultimately guiding individuals on their spiritual journey.
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During a spiritual retreat, I shared this quote to emphasize the importance of trust in our journey.
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Suffering, failure, loneliness, sorrow, discouragement, and death will be part of your journey, but the Kingdom of God will conquer all these horrors. No evil can resist grace forever.
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For Ragamuffins, God's name is Mercy. We see our darkness as a prized possession because it drives us into the heart of God. Without mercy our darkness would plunge us into despair - for some, self-destruction. Time alone with God reveals the unfathomable depths of the poverty of the spirit. We are so poor that even our poverty is not our own: It belongs to the mysterium tremendum of a loving God.
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