My God and I are horsemen galloping in the burning sun or under drizzling rain. Pale, starving, but unsubdued, we ride and converse. 'Leader!' I cry. He turns his face toward me, and I shudder to confront his anguish. Our love for each other is rough and ready, we sit at the same table, we drink the same wine in this low tavern of life.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The relationship with God is a rough, shared journey through hardship and love.
- In plain terms
- Riding with God through hard times, we share pain and love equally.
- What can you take from it?
- View your spiritual journey as a shared ride through life's hardship.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is your relationship with the divine?
- How do you share struggles?
Another view
The image of a rough tavern may alienate those seeking comfort.
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