Chosen Quote by Henri Nouwen
“The mystery of ministry is that we have been chosen to make our own limited and very conditional love the gateway for the unlimited and unconditional love of God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Return of the Prodigal Son, Henri Nouwen, 1992
Human love, limited and conditional, serves as a bridge to God's boundless, unconditional love.
In simple terms: Our love opens the way to God's love.
Key Takeaway
Offer love as a gateway to divine love.
Themes
spirituality
love
divine
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- church ministry
- personal prayer
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you move from conditional to unconditional love?
- What role does vulnerability play in spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective
Human love can become transactional if not rooted in divine love.
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