Henri Nouwen on God’s Imagination
December 31st, 2006 · Posted in Christianity, Reflections, Religion ·I found this quote at the Henri Nouwen Society web site:
So much of our energy, time, and money goes into maintaining distance from one another. Many if not most of the resources of the world are used to defend ourselves against each other, to maintain or increase our power, and to safeguard our own privileged position.
Imagine all that effort being put in the service of peace and reconciliation! Would there be any poverty? Would there be crimes and wars? Just imagine that there was no longer fear among people, no longer any rivalry, hostility, bitterness, or revenge. Just imagine all the people on this planet holding hands and forming one large circle of love. We say, “I can’t imagine.” But God says, “That’s what I imagine, a whole world not only created but also living in my image.”
Indeed, God’s imagination is greater than ours — but following God’s will for peace, justice, and love is something to strive for.
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