Darkness Quote by William Shawcross
““said to the man who stood at the Gate of the Year, “Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.” And he replied, “Go out into the darkness, and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be to you better than light, and safer than a known way.” ’* May that Almighty Hand guide and uphold us all.57””
About This Quote
Faith in divine guidance surpasses reliance on visible certainty when confronting uncertainty.
In simple terms: Trust God's hand over light.
Key Takeaway
Divine trust beats rational safety.
Themes
faith
uncertainty
spiritual guidance
courage
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
aphilosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- making a life decision
- entering a new phase
Key Concepts
metaphor of darkness
hand of God
Practical Applications
- spiritual counseling
- motivational speaking
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to trust without seeing?
- How can one balance intuition and reason?
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