God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform; He plants his footsteps in the sea, And rides upon the storm.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- God's actions are unpredictable but ultimately serve a grand purpose.
- In plain terms
- God does things in ways we cannot understand.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust the plan even when you cannot see the path.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you cope with uncertainty?
- What does trusting the unknown require?
Another view
It can be hard to accept mystery when suffering is involved.
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