God writes in exceedingly crooked lines.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Divine action or fate often follows unpredictable or non-linear paths.
- In plain terms
- God works in ways that do not look straight or obvious to us.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust that outcomes may make sense even if the path seems wrong.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When has a difficult path led to a good outcome?
- How do you interpret unexpected events?
Another view
This view might discourage seeking logical solutions to problems.
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