Glory Quote by Frederick Buechner
“God in his unending greatness and glory and man in his unending littleness, prepared for the worst but rarely for the best, prepared for the possible but rarely for the impossible.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Sacred Journey", 1999
Human frailty contrasts with divine greatness; we prepare for worst, rarely for best or impossible.
In simple terms: Humans are small, God is vast.
Key Takeaway
Prepare for both challenges and miracles.
Themes
faith
humility
hope
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- counseling
- spiritual practice
- personal crises
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate hope amid fear?
- What does “impossible” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on worst can hinder optimism.
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