How else but through a broken heart May Lord Christ enter in?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A broken heart is the way for Christ to enter a person.
- In plain terms
- Only through a broken heart can Christ come in.
- What can you take from it?
- Suffering opens the door to spiritual growth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does pain always lead to growth?
- How can we recognize spiritual entry?
Another view
Not all broken hearts lead to spiritual insight.
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