How do we know
that we are infinitely loved by God
when our immediate surroundings
keep telling us that we'd better prove our right to exist?
The knowledge of being loved in an unconditional way
before the world presents us with its conditions
cannot come from books, lectures, television programs, or workshops
This spiritual knowledge comes from people
who witness to God's love for us through their words and deeds
These people can be close to us
but they can also live far away
or may even have lived long ago
Their witness announces the truth of God's love
and calls us to act in accordance with it
Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997
Bread for the Journey, by Henri J.M. Nouwen, ©1997
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