Grace Quote by Ron Hansen
““Then I knelt heedfully upright and mentally prayed as we'd been instructed to do, some scared and scientific part of me assaying myself for chemical reactions or a sudden infusion of wisdom while fancying Christ now sitting dismally in my scoundrel soul, my oh so many sins pooling like sewer water at his sandaled feet. But soon I saw that I was still me; there would be no howls of objection, no immediate correction or condemnation, no hint that I was under new management, just the calming sense that whoever I was was fine with Jesus. It was a grace I hadn't imagined.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The World to the Dawn, Ron Hansen, 2004
A prayerful moment reveals inner grace, showing that even with doubts, one can feel accepted by faith without judgment.
In simple terms: Prayer brings inner peace despite doubts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace faith’s quiet acceptance.
Themes
faith
grace
selfacceptance
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- public speaking
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
inner conflict
redemption
Questions to Reflect On
- How does quiet acceptance change self‑perception?
- Can doubt coexist with faith?
A Different Perspective
Faith may not resolve all inner turmoil.
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