Trust is that rare and priceless treasure that wins us the affection of our heavenly Father.
Brennan ManningRead
There is a beautiful transparency to honest disciples who never wear a false face and do not pretend to be anything but who they are.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Honesty and authenticity lead to genuine connections and transparency in relationships.
In this quote, Brennan Manning emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and embodying honesty in one's interactions with others. He suggests that those who present themselves authentically, without pretense or facades, create a transparent and trusting environment, fostering deeper connections and understanding with those around them.
Themes
HonestyAuthenticityTransparencySelf-AcceptanceGenuine
In practice
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In a motivational speech about self-acceptance.
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There is the "you" that people see and then there is the "rest of you". Take some time and craft a picture of the "rest of you." This could be a drawing, in words, even a song. Just remember that the chances are good it will be full of paradox and contradictions.
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Do you honestly believe God likes you, not just loves you because theologically God has to love you?
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Suffering, failure, loneliness, sorrow, discouragement, and death will be part of your journey, but the Kingdom of God will conquer all these horrors. No evil can resist grace forever.
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For Ragamuffins, God's name is Mercy. We see our darkness as a prized possession because it drives us into the heart of God. Without mercy our darkness would plunge us into despair - for some, self-destruction. Time alone with God reveals the unfathomable depths of the poverty of the spirit. We are so poor that even our poverty is not our own: It belongs to the mysterium tremendum of a loving God.
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