“I am what some would say ‘holy, and wholly other than you.’ The problem is that many folks try to grasp some sense of who I am by taking the best version of themselves, projecting that to the nth degree, factoring in all the goodness they can perceive, which often isn’t much, and then call that God. And while it may seem like a noble effort, the truth is that it falls pitifully short of who I really am. I’m not merely the best version of you that you can think of. I am far more than that, above and beyond all that you can ask or think.”
God, The Shack
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That’s one of my favorite quotes from the book. I’m almost finished and will pass it off to my pastor, before taking it back and re-reading it (along with pen and paper).
It’s one of my favorites too, Scott. I have many. My copy went with my pastor/mentor to India! When it gets back my wife and I are going to both re-read it. I honestly love that book.