I hope God is like that.

I have more coming I promise, I've been really busy.
In the meantime, this quote is really tearing into my soul.

"Here is the God
I want to believe in: a Father who,
from the beginning of creation,
has stretched out his arms,
in merciful blessing, never
forcing himself on anyone,
but always waiting; never
letting his arms drop down in despair,
but always hoping that his children
will return so that he can
speak words of love to them
and let his tired arms rest on their
shoulders. His only desire is to bless."
~Henri Nouwen~

I hope God is like that.

What do you think?

If the man who spoke that quote was gay, does that change what you think of it?