We try to be formed and held and kept by him, but instead…
““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.””
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.
Embrace uncertainty and divine love.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual awakening
- creative work
- relationships
- decision making
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surprise mean in your faith?
- How do you balance control and freedom?
Freedom can be unsettling and may conflict with desire for security.