Written by Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941), an Indian poet, writer, educator and environmentalist. This is an excerpt from the book “The Heart of God.”
I threw away my heart in the world; you took it up. I sought for joy and gathered sorrow, you gave me sorrow and I found joy,. My heart was scattered in pieces, you picked them up in your hand and strung them in a thread of love, You let me wander from door to door to show me at last how near you are. Your love plunged me into the deep trouble. When I raised my head I found I was at your door.
As servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships and distresses [2 Corinthians 6:4]
Beautiful and deeply inspiring. Tagore’s words remind us that even through sorrow and hardship, God’s love quietly guides us toward hope, healing, and true joy. Thank you for sharing this timeless reflection.