The Orphan's Wish Quotes

“But it wouldn’t be honestly gained. He would not be able to respect himself if he did it. And self-respect and peace of mind were two things he wasn’t willing to give up. Besides, God would not bless a lack of integrity.”
― Melanie Dickerson, The Orphan's Wish

“Yes, the forest is almost reverent, like a church.”
― Melanie Dickerson, The Orphan's Wish

“A fresh wave of pain ripped though him and he let himself feel it, more than he ever had before, until it overwhelmed him.
"God, I cannot bear this pain."
'Cast your pain on Me. Let me bear it.'
Aladdin imagined Jesus hanging on the cross, in horrible pain. Yes, Jesus knew about pain and betrayal. Aladdin's pain might not go away completely, but he could let God carry his pain...God would bear the pain for him if he would cast it on Him.
Aladdin lay across his bed and felt a strange sense of peace wash over him.”
― Melanie Dickerson, The Orphan's Wish

“A fresh wave of pain ripped though him and he let himself feel it, more than he ever had before, until it overwhelmed him.
"God, I cannot bear this pain."
”
― Melanie Dickerson, The Orphan's Wish

“A fresh wave of pain ripped through him and he let himself feel it more than he ever had before, until it overwhelmed him.
"God, I cannot bear this pain."
”
― Melanie Dickerson, The Orphan's Wish

“We can depend on the assurance that God cares about us and is always with us.”
― Melanie Dickerson, The Orphan's Wish