Where does the quote, "God works in my mysterious ways." come from?

Answer 1

I do not think it came from the Bible.
I think it came from those who do not understand how God does work.

Answer 2

God Works In Mysterious Ways

Answer 3

It comes from a hymn by William Cowper:

God Moves in a Mysterious Way
by William Cowper

God moves in a mysterious way
His wonders to perform;
He plants His footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.

Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never-failing skill
He treasures up His bright designs,
And works His sovereign will.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take,
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust Him for His grace;
Behind a frowning providence
He hides a smiling face.

His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.

Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan his work in vain;
God is His own interpreter,
And He will make it plain.

Answer 4

There are many versus in the Bible that speak of Gods mysteries. Mark 4:11, Romans 16:25, Revelations 10:7 just to name a few. the word "my" in your question was a mistype?

Answer 5

The Judeo-Christian vision God appears to be fairly humorless. For all I know, the Islamic vision of God may be humorless as well, but I don't know enough to say for sure. But if you check out Joseph Campbell you'll find that lots of pantheistic religions have trickster gods. I think mischieviousness was a casualty of the triumph of Monotheism. With the One, came seriousness, and the forbidding of laughter. I would say also that the idea that God works in mysterious ways tries to incorporate a little of the tricksterism spirit in that God does one thing while appear to do another (little bit of sleight of hand) but it doesn't pack quite the same oomph.

Answer 6

Though uncertain in origin and certainly not found in Scripture, that God does work in ways curious and beyond the measure of our limited experience and conception is obvious. Deuteronomy 29:29 reminds us that: The secret things belong to the Lord our God. The final chapters of Job present God's reprimand of Job wherein He asks how Job could possibly understand or judge the reasons for God's actions (Job being so far removed from God in power, wisdom, and longevity).

And perhaps the biggest mystery is revealed us in Romans 8:28. And we know that all thing work together for the good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. Though we may not understand the purpose of our circumstances in God's plan, we are assured that every detail will work for the benefit of the Redeemed.

Answer 7

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Where does the quote, "God works in my mysterious ways." come from?

Answer 8

The exact quote is not found in the Bible, however it could possibly have been derived from Isaiah 55:8-9.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

Answer 9

It comes from the inability of bible-worshipers to answer a question, and their stubborn avoidance of having to face their own doubts about God.

"Is it not better to place a question mark upon a problem while seeking an answer than to put the label "God" there and consider the matter closed?"
— Joseph Lewis, (1889-1968)

"God is a sound people make when they're too tired to think anymore."
— Edward Abbey

"Believing is easier than thinking. Hence so many more believers than thinkers."
— Bruce Calvert

Answer 10

Romans 11:33 - Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!

Answer 11

Experience.