God's hand is strange to us. He cares nothing for the moment, nothing for the feeble ambitions of men and women. He sees the road that flows onward forever
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Divine will operates on a scale beyond human understanding, ignoring our short-term desires for a timeless purpose.
- In plain terms
- God does not care about our small plans because He sees forever.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that larger forces may override your immediate goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you find meaning when your plans fail?
- What do you think matters to eternity?
Another view
It assumes a specific view of God that not all share.
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