Holy spirit Quote by Marva J. Dawn
““Reality is what we notice on the surface – what we feel or see, what superficial perspectives we might gain, for example, from television's evening news. Truth is much larger. It encompasses everything that genuinely is going on. The reality might be that our world looks totally messed up, that war and economic chaos seem to control the globe. But the truth is much deeper – that Jesus Christ is still (since His ascension) Lord of the cosmos, and the Holy Spirit is empowering many people to work for peacemaking and justice building as part of the Trinity's purpose to bring the universe to its ultimate wholeness. The reality might be that you do not feel God, but the truth is that God is always present with you, perpetually forgiving you, and unceasingly caring for you with extravagant grace and abundant mercy. Not only that, but the very process of dealing with our lack of feelings and our resultant doubts about God is one of the ways by which our trust in the Trinity is deepened.””
About This Quote
Distinguishes between observable, often superficial, reality and a deeper, spiritual truth anchored in Christian theology, asserting that divine presence and purpose persist beyond surface circumstances.
In simple terms: Reality is surface; truth is deeper and divine.
Key Takeaway
Truth transcends observable chaos.
Themes
spirituality
theology
perception
faith
hope
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- watching news
- feeling distant from God
- experiencing doubt
- seeking meaning in suffering
Key Concepts
Trinity
grace
justice
peacemaking
Practical Applications
- theological counseling
- faith‑based resilience training
Questions to Reflect On
- How does recognizing a deeper truth affect daily decisions?
- In what ways can doubt strengthen trust?
![“since we have been justified by faith, b we [1] have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2Through him we have also c obtained access by faith [2] into this grace d in which we stand, and e we [3] rejoice [4] in hope of the glory of God. 3Not only that, but we f rejoice in our sufferings…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8f7/anonymous-1_faith_since-we-have-been-justified-by-faith-b_19257.jpg)