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What does it mean?
Heavenly wholeness lacks earthly struggle; humans need divine molding.
In plain terms
Perfect heaven needs no earth; we need God.
What can you take from it?
Seek divine shaping.

Where it applies

  • humility
  • crisis
  • worship

Putting it to work

  • prayer
  • reflection
  • service

Questions to consider

  • Where do you feel shaped?

Another view

Assumes divine agency.

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