Acting Quote by Brennan Manning
“The way of trust is a movement into obscurity, into the undefined, into ambiguity, not into some predetermined, clearly delineated plan for the future. The next step discloses itself only out of a discernment of God acting in the desert of the present moment. The reality of naked trust is the life of the pilgrim who leaves what is nailed down, obvious, and secure, and walks into the unknown without any rational explanation to justify the decision or guarantee the future. Why? Because God has signaled the movement and offered it his presence and his promise.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ragamuffin Gospel, Brennan Manning, 1990
Trust involves moving into uncertainty guided by divine discernment rather than fixed plans, embracing the unknown as a spiritual journey.
In simple terms: Trust means stepping into the unknown with faith.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and seek divine guidance.
Themes
faith
uncertainty
spiritual journey
trust
divine guidance
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual decision making
- creative projects
- life transitions
Key Concepts
theology
pilgrimage
faith in action
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine guidance in uncertainty?
- What fears arise when you let go of control?
A Different Perspective
Trust can lead to anxiety when outcomes are unclear.
