Anguish Quote by Brennan Manning
“The sorrow of God lies in our fear of Him, our fear of life, and our fear of ourselves. He anguishes over our self-absorption and self-sufficiency... God's sorrow lies in our refusal to approach Him when we sinned and failed.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ragamuffin Gospel, 1999
God grieves because people avoid Him out fearing life and themselves, leading to self‑absorption.
In simple terms: God is sad when we hide from Him and fear ourselves.
Key Takeaway
Face fear and seek humility.
Themes
faith
fear
humility
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
spiritual
reflective
When to use this quote
- prayer
- therapy
- confession
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear shape your spiritual life?
- What steps can you take toward humility?
A Different Perspective
Some may view this as projecting human emotions onto deity.
