"But that’s the thing: sometimes too often, what happens to us shapes us. It robs us of our humanity. It disallows us to see things in the light and in the possibility of God’s grace and power."
So...I'll be thinking about this all day.
I don't disagree, but also, I might. Then again, maybe not. You know...that kind of thinking.
I think the part that niggles at me is that if we consider "what happens to us" IN THE LIGHT of God's grace and power, then the way those experiences shape us can help us to be empathetic to others who may experience the same things. Perhaps I'm overthinking it, or projecting a bit.
"But that’s the thing: sometimes too often, what happens to us shapes us. It robs us of our humanity. It disallows us to see things in the light and in the possibility of God’s grace and power."
So...I'll be thinking about this all day.
I don't disagree, but also, I might. Then again, maybe not. You know...that kind of thinking.
I think the part that niggles at me is that if we consider "what happens to us" IN THE LIGHT of God's grace and power, then the way those experiences shape us can help us to be empathetic to others who may experience the same things. Perhaps I'm overthinking it, or projecting a bit.
Have you ever seen the movie “first reformed”?
I have not!
It’s a little raw but it’s quite good and I think it explores some of these issues in an honest and interesting way