Dreams Quote by Timothy Keller
““Within this Christian vision for marriage, here's what it means to fall in love. It is to look at another person and get a glimpse of the person God is creating, and to say, "I see who God is making you, and it excites me! I want to be part of that. I want to partner with you and God in the journey you are taking to his throne. And when we get there, I will look at your magnificence and say, 'I always knew you could be like this. I got glimpses of it on earth, but now look at you!'" Each spouse should see the great thing that Jesus is doing in the life of their mate through the Word, the gospel. Each spouse then should give him- or herself to be a vehicle for that work and envision the day that you will stand together before God, seeing each other presented in spotless beauty and glory.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller, 2011
Love is seeing and encouraging the divine potential in a partner, sharing a spiritual journey toward mutual glorification.
In simple terms: Love means seeing God’s work in your spouse and supporting it.
Key Takeaway
Seek and nurture the divine in your partner.
Themes
spirituality
marriage
growth
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
theological
relationship
When to use this quote
- wedding vows
- marital counseling
- daily encouragement
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
theology
partnership
vision
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance spiritual ideals with everyday realities?
- What practices help you recognize your spouse’s strengths?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing partners can overlook human flaws and realistic needs.
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