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What does it mean?
Spiritual connection requires mutual effort; God reciprocates human initiative.
In plain terms
If you move closer to faith, faith moves closer to you.
What can you take from it?
Take the first step in your spiritual journey.

Where it applies

  • prayer
  • religious seeking
  • spiritual growth

Putting it to work

  • initiate prayer
  • seek connection
  • trust reciprocity

Questions to consider

  • What first steps have you taken in faith?
  • Do you feel divine reciprocity?

Another view

It implies a transactional view of divinity.

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