Best friend Quote by Craig Barnes
““God is often silent when we prefer that he speak and he interrupts us when we prefer that he stay silent. His ways are not our ways. To live with the sacred God of creation means that we conduct our lives with a God who does not explain himself to us. It means that we worship a God who is often mysterious - too mysterious to fit our formulas for better living. It means that God is not our best friend our secret lover or our good-luck charm. He is God.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Who Is Not Our Friend, 2015
God's mystery means He does not conform to our expectations; worship requires humility and acceptance of the unknown.
In simple terms: God is mysterious; we must accept that.
Key Takeaway
Embrace God's mystery without demanding explanations.
Themes
faith
humility
mystery
Mood
contemplative
thoughtful
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- life crises
Key Concepts
theological mystery
human expectation
spiritual surrender
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you handle God's silence?
- What does trusting the unknown look like?
A Different Perspective
Seeking control can lead to frustration.
