Trust is that rare and priceless treasure that wins us the affection of our heavenly Father.
Brennan ManningRead
we unwittingly project onto God our own attitudes and feelings toward ourselves... But we cannot assume that He feels about us the way we feel about ourselves -- unless we love ourselves compassionately, intensely, and freely.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our perception of God is often shaped by our self-perception, but it shouldn't be assumed that God shares our feelings about ourselves.
The quote by Brennan Manning suggests that individuals often project their own personal feelings and attitudes onto God, believing that God sees them as they see themselves. This highlights the importance of cultivating a compassionate and loving view of oneself, as it can have a profound impact on one's understanding of God's love and perspective. The quote encourages self-love and awareness in order to have a more authentic relationship with the divine.
Themes
Self-LoveGodPerceptionCompassionAttitudes
In practice
Example use cases
During a sermon about self-acceptance and divine love.
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