By gracious powers so wonderfully sheltered, and confidently waiting, come what may, we know that God is with us night and morning, and will be with us each intent new day. Still the past year torments our hearts, still the heavy burden of evil days presses upon us; ah Lord, grant our frightened souls the salvation for which you created us. And should you offer us the heavy cup, the bitter one of suffering, filled to its highest brim, then we will receive it thankfully without trembling from your good and beloved hand. But if you wish to grant us joy once more in this world and the radiance of its sun, then we will remember the past, and then our life belongs entirely to you.
— Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945), Theologe und Widerstandskämpfer
Topics: Faith & Trust, Hope & Confidence
Occasions: New Year & New Beginnings, Encouragement
Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906–1945) war ein deutscher lutherischer Theologe, Pfarrer und führender Vertreter der Bekennenden Kirche, der unter anderem in Berlin, London und Finkenwalde wirkte. Er prägte den Begriff der „teuren Gnade“ und schloss sich aus christlicher Überzeugung dem Widerstand gegen das nationalsozialistische Regime an, weshalb er 1945 im Konzentrationslager Flossenbürg ermordet wurde. Seine Schriften fordern Bibelleser bis heute heraus, theologische Erkenntnis mit gelebter Nachfolge und ethischer Zivilcourage in Krisenzeiten zu verbinden.
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Dietrich Bonhoeffer
I would not be able to seek you if you had not already found me.
Augustine of Hippo
Blaise Pascal
Augustine of Hippo
Gertrud von le Fort
Oswald Chambers
No one can fall deeper than into the hand of God.
Peter Hahne
God seeks you more than your offering.
Augustine of Hippo