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“We try to be formed and held and kept by him, but instead he offers us freedom. And now when I try to know his will, his kindness floods me, his great love overwhelms me, and I hear him whisper, Surprise me.” quote by Ron Hansen
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““We try to be formed and held and kept by him, but instead he offers us freedom. And now when I try to know his will, his kindness floods me, his great love overwhelms me, and I hear him whisper, Surprise me.””

Ron Hansen

About This Quote

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

We seek control but receive freedom; divine love overwhelms us, inviting surprise.

In simple terms: We crave order but find unexpected love and freedom.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and divine love.

Themes

spirituality trust surprise

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational contemplative

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • spiritual awakening
  • creative work
  • relationships
  • decision making

Key Concepts

theology free will divine love

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does surprise mean in your faith?
  • How do you balance control and freedom?
A Different Perspective

Freedom can be unsettling and may conflict with desire for security.

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