"Nothing can fill the gap when we are away from those we love....It is nonsense to say that God fills the gap: He does not fill it, but keeps it empty so that our communion with another may be kept alive, even at the cost of pain."
-Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"God never promises to soothe every pain, resolve every difficulty, heal every heartache, and fill every void in our lives. The unresolved issues in our lives become the opportunity for us to pray, persevere, adjust, and grow to become more open, caring, patient, and giving. And when there is no resolution, the delicate plant of hope can grow."
- Charles Ringma
-Dietrich Bonhoeffer
"God never promises to soothe every pain, resolve every difficulty, heal every heartache, and fill every void in our lives. The unresolved issues in our lives become the opportunity for us to pray, persevere, adjust, and grow to become more open, caring, patient, and giving. And when there is no resolution, the delicate plant of hope can grow."
- Charles Ringma
Thanks for posting this, Lynea. It's exactly what I needed today, especially the second one. :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I'm glad Jana! Thanks for commenting! Love you-
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