The great spiritual task facing me is to so fully trust that I belong to God that I can be free in the world--free to speak even when my words are not received; free to act even when my actions are criticized, ridiculed, or considered useless.... I am convinced that I will truly be able to love the world when I fully believe that I am loved far beyond its boundaries. ✨ Henri J. M. Nouwen (2017). You are the Beloved: Daily Meditations for Spiritual Living, Hachette UK
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