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Children Quote by Paul Miller

“Even on especially hard days, I began to notice him everywhere, setting a table before me in the presence of my enemies, pursuing me with his love. Both the child and the cynic walk through the valley of the shadow of death. The cynic focuses on the darkness; the child focuses on the Shepherd.” quote by Paul Miller
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““Even on especially hard days, I began to notice him everywhere, setting a table before me in the presence of my enemies, pursuing me with his love. Both the child and the cynic walk through the valley of the shadow of death. The cynic focuses on the darkness; the child focuses on the Shepherd.””

Paul Miller

About This Quote

Source Poem: The Shepherd’s Path, Paul Miller, 2015

Even in hardship, love appears as a guiding presence, contrasting childlike hope with cynical darkness.

In simple terms: Love guides through darkness.

Key Takeaway

Seek love’s guidance in tough times.

Themes

faith hope love duality

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

poetic inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • grief
  • conflict
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

spirituality psychology resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does love change perception of adversity?
  • What practices nurture childlike hope?
A Different Perspective

Cynicism can blind one to love’s presence.

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