Hope Quote by George MacDonald
““Is it possible that even then he thought of the lost sheep who could not believe that God was their Father; and for them, too, in all their loss and blindness and unlove, cried, saying the word they might say, knowing for them that God means Father and more, and knowing now, as he had never known till now, what a fearful thing it is to be without God and without hope? I dare not answer the question I put.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost Sheep, George MacDonald, 1865
The passage reflects on humanity’s deep yearning for divine connection and the terror of existing without God or hope.
In simple terms: People fear being without God and hope.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual connection and hope.
Themes
faith
hope
existential fear
spiritual longing
Mood
contemplative
somber
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief counseling
- spiritual retreats
- community support
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
human yearning
Questions to Reflect On
- What gives you hope when faith feels distant?
- How can you find purpose beyond religious belief?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook secular sources of meaning and hope.
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