Good thing Quote by Henri J.M. Nouwen
““When we live with hope we do not get tangled up with concerns for how our wishes will be fulfilled. So, too, our prayers are not directed toward the gift, but toward the one who gives it. Our prayers might still contain just as many desires, but ultimately it is not a question of having a wish come true but of expressing an unlimited faith in the giver of all good things. You wish that…but you hope in….””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Way of the Heart, Henri Nouwen, 1981
Hope shifts focus from outcomes to trust in the source of goodness, reducing anxiety about fulfillment.
In simple terms: Hope trusts the giver, not the gift.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate faith in the source rather than specific results.
Themes
hope
faith
trust
spirituality
Mood
peaceful
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- counseling
- stress management
- goal setting
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance hope with concrete action?
- What does trusting the giver mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Hope may overlook practical planning needed for achieving goals.
