There are wounds of the spirit which never close and are intended in God’s mercy to bring us nearer to Him, and to prevent us leaving Him by their very perpetuity. Such wounds then may almost be taken as a pledge, or at least as a ground for a humble trust, that God will give us the great gift of perseverance to the end. This is how I comfort myself in my own great bereavements.
John Henry Newman
What a powerful quote. Thanks so much for this, Steve. I will keep this one in my own heart, and will pass it forward.
This is a great relief for me.
So blessed to know that one of these post is reaching out and helping someone in a small way! God bless. 🙂
Thank you for this quote, Steve.
You’re welcome! So pleased it spoke to you too! 🙂
whew! i don’t reblog much, but THIS is so worth it. i pray others are encouraged thru it when i share. the reality is: some wounds we may live with until Christ returns, and He wants us to continue crying out to Him, ANYHOW, with absolute faith that He’ll answer and that whatever His answer, it’s for our good!
Amen! Thanks so much for the reblog!! 😀
Amen!! Thank you so much for leaving this amazing comment. 🙂