We have to earn our Wings every day.
Frank BormanRead
Give us, O God, the vision which can see Your love in the world in spite of human failure. Give us the faith to trust Your goodness in spite of our ignorance and weakness. Give us the knowledge that we may continue to pray with understanding hearts. And show us what each one of us can do to set forward the coming of the day of universal peace.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the need for divine guidance to recognize love and goodness in the face of human shortcomings.
Frank Borman's quote underscores a profound yearning for divine insight and strength amidst the failures and ignorance inherent in humanity. It calls on God to help individuals perceive the love present in the world despite prevailing challenges, to foster faith in goodness despite personal weaknesses, and to cultivate an understanding of how each person can contribute to achieving universal peace. The quote reflects the deep interconnection between faith, knowledge, and action in creating a better world.
Themes
VisionFaithLoveGoodnessPeaceUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared in a church service to inspire congregants to seek divine guidance.
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