Quote by Thomas Merton, The Hidden Ground
You must realize that it is the ordinary way of God's dealings with us that our ideas do not work out speedily and efficiently as we would like them to. The reason for this is not only the loving wisdom of God, but also the fact that our acts have to fit into a great complex pattern that we cannot possibly understand. I have learned over the years that Providence is always a whole lot wiser than any of us, and that there are always not only good reasons, but the very best reasons for the delays and blocks that often seem to us so frustrating and absurd.
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This quote emphasizes the ordinary way God interacts with us, suggesting that our desired outcomes or plans do not always unfold quickly and smoothly. It suggests that this is due to both God's loving wisdom and the inherent complexity of a larger, unknown pattern. The quote suggests that over time, the speaker has come to understand that Providence, or divine guidance, is much wiser than human beings and there are always significant reasons behind the delays and obstacles, even if they initially appear frustrating and absurd.
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