Quote by C.S. Lewis

My idea of God is not a divine idea. It has to be shattered time after time. He shatters it Himself.

My idea of God is not a divine idea. It has to be shattered

Summary

This quote suggests that the individual's concept of God is constantly evolving and being challenged. The speaker acknowledges that their understanding of God is not fixed or "divine." Instead, they interpret God as continually breaking their perception of what God is, leading to a perpetual cycle of reevaluation and growth in their understanding of the divine.

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Death Faith Loss Grief Grieving Stillbirth

By C.S. Lewis

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