Because God's gifts put man's best dreams to shame.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Divine gifts or real experiences are so profound that human dreams cannot compare to them.
- In plain terms
- God's gifts are better than anything we can dream up.
- What can you take from it?
- Real blessings exceed our highest expectations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are your dreams too small compared to reality?
- What gift exceeded your expectations?
Another view
Some people find their own dreams more valuable than external gifts.
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