God Gave Me Nothing I Wanted He Gave Me Everything I Needed
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- God gave what was truly needed, even if it was not what was wanted.
- In plain terms
- You got what you needed, not just what you wanted.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust that needs are met even when desires are not.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What did you want vs need?
- How do you see gifts?
Another view
Not everyone feels their needs were adequately met.
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