"Before I was humiliated I was like a stone that lies in deep mud, and he who is mighty came and in his compassion raised me up and exalted me very high and placed me on the top of the wall"
- Saint Patrick
About this Quote
This quote by Saint Patrick is a metaphor for his spiritual journey. It mentions his transformation from a lowly state to a greater one. The stone in deep mud represents his former state of humiliation and anguish. The one who is magnificent is God, who in his empathy and grace, raised Patrick up and exalted him to a higher place. This greater place is the top of the wall, which symbolizes a location of security and security. It is a location of honor and regard, and it is where Patrick discovered his true identity and function. This quote is a pointer that no matter how low we may feel, God is constantly there to raise us up and offer us hope.
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