Man finds it hard to get what he wants, because he does not want the best; God finds it hard to give, because He would give the best, and man will not take it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans struggle to receive God's best because they settle for lesser desires, while God hesitates to give what they refuse.
- In plain terms
- God wants to give the best, but people do not want it.
- What can you take from it?
- True fulfillment requires wanting God's best, not just what we expect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you really want most?
- Are you settling for less?
Another view
People often cannot recognize what is truly best for them.
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