Alas, how easily things go wrong! A sigh too much, a kiss too long And there follows a mist and a weeping rain And life is never the same again
George MacdonaldRead
God's finger can touch nothing but to mold it into loveliness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Divine influence can transform everything into beauty and goodness.
This quote by George MacDonald suggests that the touch of the divine, or God's influence, has the power to transform anything into something beautiful. It implies that there is a benevolent force at work in the world that elevates and enhances the essence of everything it encounters, promoting love and value in creation.
Themes
GodBeautyLoveTransformationDivine
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a sermon to illustrate the transformative power of divine love.
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