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Believe Quote by Shauna Niequist

“I want to cultivate a deep sense of gratitude, of groundedness, of enough, even while I'm longing for something more. The longing and the gratitude, both. I'm practicing believing that God knows more than I know, that he sees what I can't, that he's weaving a future I can't even imagine from where…” quote by Shauna Niequist
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“I want to cultivate a deep sense of gratitude, of groundedness, of enough, even while I'm longing for something more. The longing and the gratitude, both. I'm practicing believing that God knows more than I know, that he sees what I can't, that he's weaving a future I can't even imagine from where I sit this morning.”

Shauna Niequist

About This Quote

Source Book: Spiritual reflections, date unknown

Cultivating gratitude and longing together, trusting divine guidance for unseen futures.

In simple terms: Be grateful while yearning, trusting God’s plan.

Key Takeaway

Practice gratitude and trust in the unknown.

Themes

spirituality gratitude longing

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • daily meditation
  • journaling
  • spiritual study
  • seeking purpose

Key Concepts

faith mindfulness trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can I hold gratitude and aspiration simultaneously?
  • What signs suggest divine guidance in my life?
A Different Perspective

Balancing contentment with desire can cause inner conflict.

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