When the pain overtakes you, reach inside. Gather the broken pieces, and hand them to God. Ask Him to remake your heart. Different, this time. Stronger. More beautiful. This is how we are made, and remade by the Maker.
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Like Musa you too will be saved from the Sea. Just look through it and see Him. Then the illusion will crumble and you'll be left with the only Reality: Him.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of seeing beyond illusions to find truth and reality.
Yasmin Mogahed's quote draws a parallel between the biblical story of Prophet Musa (Moses) and our personal struggles. Just as Musa was saved from peril by looking beyond the physical obstacles, the quote suggests that by focusing on a higher truth and spirituality, one can transcend worldly illusions and discover the ultimate reality, which is a divine presence or truth. This encourages individuals to seek a deeper understanding and connection with something greater than themselves.
Themes
FaithRealityIllusionSpiritualityTruth
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech, one might reference this quote to inspire resilience in facing life's challenges.
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