I make soup and I back bread and I know my supreme need is…
“I make soup and I back bread and I know my supreme need is joy in God and I know I can't experience deep joy in God until I deep trust in God. I shine sinks and polish through to the realization that trusting God is my most urgent need. If I deep trusted God in all the facets of my life, wouldn't that deep heal my anxiety, my self-condemnation, my soul holes? The fear is suffocating, terrorizing, and I want the remedy, and it is trust. Trust is everything. If fear keeps our lives small, does a life that receives all of God in this moment grow large too?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True peace and joy come from fully trusting God, which can heal anxiety, self‑condemnation, and inner emptiness.
In simple terms: Trusting God heals anxiety and emptiness.
Cultivate deep trust in God.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- counseling
- church community
- daily gratitude practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you practice trust daily?
- What steps help you release fear?
Trust alone may not address all mental health issues; professional help may also be needed.