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“It is true, of course, that what is an unspeakable gift of God for the lonely individual is easily disregarded and trodden under foot by those who have the gift every day. It is easily forgotten that the fellowship of the Christian brethren is a gift of grace, a gift of the kingdom of God that any…” quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
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““It is true, of course, that what is an unspeakable gift of God for the lonely individual is easily disregarded and trodden under foot by those who have the gift every day. It is easily forgotten that the fellowship of the Christian brethren is a gift of grace, a gift of the kingdom of God that any day may be taken from us, that the time that still separates us from utter loneliness may be brief indeed. Therefore, let him who until now has had the privilege of living a common Christian life with other Christians praise God's grace from the bottom of his heart. Let him thank God on his knees and declare: It is grace, nothing but grace, that we are allowed to live in community with Christian brethren.””

Dietrich Bonhoeffer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Grace is a precious, everyday gift of God that is often taken for granted, especially by those who constantly experience it in community.

In simple terms: Grace is a daily gift often forgotten.

Key Takeaway

Appreciate and thank God for community.

Themes

gratitude community spirituality

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • church gatherings
  • small group studies
  • daily reflections

Key Concepts

theology grace Christian fellowship

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize grace in daily life?
  • What practices keep you aware of community blessings?
A Different Perspective

Even those immersed in community may overlook its value without intentional reflection.

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