Perhaps nothing helps us make the movement from our little selves to a…

Henri Nouwen
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Perhaps nothing helps us make the movement from our little selves to a larger world than remembering God in gratitude. Such a perspective puts God in view in all of life, not just in the moments we set aside for worship or spiritual disciplines. Not just in the moments when life seems easy. ✨ Henri Nouwen (2004). Turn My Mourning into Dancing, p.16, Thomas Nelson Inc
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