Quote by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

God answers sharp and sudden on some prayers and thrust the thing we have prayed for in our face, like a gauntlet with a gift in it.

God answers sharp and sudden on some prayers and thrust the

Summary

This quote highlights the unpredictability of how God responds to prayers. Sometimes, God's answers can come suddenly and unexpectedly, presenting us with what we have prayed for as if it were a challenge or test - like a gauntlet holding a gift. It suggests that these answers, while granted, may not always manifest in a form we might have anticipated or in a way that is immediately recognizable. There is a sense of mystery and adventure in the way God chooses to respond, urging us to be open to receiving blessings in unexpected ways.

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By Elizabeth Barrett Browning

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