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Glorious Weakness: Discovering God in All We Lack QUOTES

Glorious Weakness: Discovering God in All We Lack QUOTES

1 " To believe that the experiences we have are valid, that the feelings and expressions of them are true and real and worthy of being listened to, is one of the greatest mercies we offer each other. "

― Alia Joy , Glorious Weakness: Discovering God in All We Lack

2 " Glory is revealed most clearly in desperation, dependance, and discomfort. "

― Alia Joy , Glorious Weakness: Discovering God in All We Lack

3 " Jesus displaced himself that we might know him. This is incarnational ministry, and it's the life we're called to. "

― Alia Joy , Glorious Weakness: Discovering God in All We Lack

4 " There is a helplessness in poverty that precedes the move of God in our lives because we understand an aspect of grace that so many miss: we do nothing to earn it. When we understand this, all becomes grace. "

― Alia Joy , Glorious Weakness: Discovering God in All We Lack

5 " It was always the plan that in the midst of the catastrophic brokenness in this world, grace would surprise us all. "

― Alia Joy , Glorious Weakness: Discovering God in All We Lack

6 " Those people knew a degree, a good job, a savings account, and comprehensive medical insurance were the safety net that wise people put in place before obeying God. Trusting God wasn’t anything so foolish as total dependency on him. "

― Alia Joy , Glorious Weakness: Discovering God in All We Lack