Job Said Quote by George MacDonald
““When I am out of sight, he may think of me again and want to see me—as Job said his maker would." "I don't remember," said Barbara. "Tell me." "He says to God—I was reading it the other day—'I wish you would hide me in the grave till you've done being angry with me! Then you would want to see again the creature you had made; you would call me, and I would answer!' God's not like that, of course, but my father might be.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost Bridegroom, 1866
When absent, one may be missed and remembered, reflecting longing and divine connection
In simple terms: Being away can make others miss and think of you
Key Takeaway
Value presence and the impact of absence
Themes
love
spirituality
longing
Mood
nostalgic
hopeful
Type
philosophical
emotional
When to use this quote
- Family gatherings
- personal loss
- spiritual contemplation
- writing therapy
Key Concepts
Divine providence
human memory
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What does longing reveal about relationships?
- How can we honor absent loved ones?
A Different Perspective
Assuming divine intent may overlook personal agency and grief
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