Connections Quote by Brennan Manning
“There is an essential connection between experiencing God, loving God, and trusting God. You will trust God only as much as you love him. And you will love him to the extent you have touched him, rather that he has touched you.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning, 1990
Experiencing, loving, and trusting God are linked; love grows from personal encounter, and trust follows love.
In simple terms: Love God by meeting Him; trust follows love.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal experience with God.
Themes
faith
relationship
trust
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- worship
- counseling
- personal crisis
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
spirituality
personal encounter
dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you deepen your personal encounter with God?
- What blocks your love for God?
A Different Perspective
Trust may falter without genuine love or experience.
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