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the Lord works in mysterious ways

the Lord works in mysterious ways is the alternative form of God works in mysterious ways.

Meaning of God works in mysterious ways

Proverb

God works in mysterious ways

  1. Expressing confidence that a conundrum has a solution despite it not being apparent.
  2. Commenting on a situation that has led to some unexpected outcome in a surprising or convoluted way.
  3. Commenting that a seemingly unfortunate or unfavourable situation or change may be beneficial later or in the long run.
    • Person A: It seems that I'm about to be fired from my job.
      Person B: Well, God works in mysterious ways — maybe it'll be the kick you need to apply to university...

Questions about the Lord works in mysterious ways

What is the Lord works in mysterious ways the alternative form of?
The Lord works in mysterious ways is the alternative form of God works in mysterious ways.

Words near the Lord works in mysterious ways in the dictionary

  1. the longest pole knocks the persimmon
  2. the longest purse knocks the persimmon
  3. the Loop
  4. the Lord helps those that help themselves
  5. the Lord helps those who help themselves
  6. the Lord works in mysterious ways
  7. the Lord's Anointed
  8. the Lord's work
  9. the love of money is the root of all evil
  10. the lower 48
  11. the lunatics have taken over the asylum

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