We are workers, not master builders, ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own.
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Beautiful is the moment in which we understand that we are no more than an instrument of God; we live only as long as God wants us to live; we can only do as much as God makes us able to do; we are only as intelligent as God would have us be.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the idea of humility and reliance on a higher power.
Oscar Romero's quote emphasizes the belief that our existence and abilities are ultimately determined by a divine force. It invites us to recognize our roles as instruments of God, encouraging humility in acknowledging that our life and actions are beyond our own control and are influenced by a higher purpose.
Themes
HumilityFaithDivinePurposeIntelligenceInstrument
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire a moment of reflection during a spiritual retreat.
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