" A book on God has for its title The God Who Stands, Stoops and Stays. That summarizes the posture of blessing: God stands—he is foundational and dependable; God stoops—he kneels to our level and meets us where we are; God stays—he sticks with us through hard times and good, sharing his life with us in grace and peace. "

― Eugene H. Peterson , A Long Obedience in the Same Direction: Discipleship in an Instant Society