God gave me this illness to remind me that I'm not number One; He is.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Personal challenges remind us of our human limitations relative to a higher power.
- In plain terms
- Illness reminds me that I am not the ultimate authority.
- What can you take from it?
- Use challenges to stay humble and grounded.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What keeps you humble?
- How do you view suffering?
Another view
Attributing illness to divine will can be comforting or harmful.
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