We can make our own plans and judge them by our narrow expectations, or we can experience life as the boundless reality of the One who created it.

Holly Sprink
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We can make our own plans and judge them by our narrow expectations, or we can experience life as the boundless reality of the One who created it. This quote teaches a very important lesson in life. When we focus on ourselves, we limit ourselves in so many ways. We think that if we cannot reach the top, then what’s the point of trying? If we don’t get everything that we want, then what’s the point in working hard? In this way, we miss out on the beauty of God’s creation. If we allow ourselves to see all that God has created, then what do we expect to happen? The answer is that there is always an opportunity to create something beautiful out of anything.

Source: Faith Postures: Cultivating Christian Mindfulness

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