I think of the love of God as a great river, pouring…
“I think of the love of God as a great river, pouring through us even as the waters pour through our ravine at floodtime. Nothing can keep this love from pouring through us, except of course our own blocking of the river. Do you sometimes feel that you have got to the end of your love for someone who refuses and repulses you? Such a thought is folly, for one cannot come to the end of what one has not got. We have no store of love at all. We are not jugs, we are riverbeds.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love is an ever‑flowing river that cannot be stopped by personal barriers; we are vessels, not containers.
In simple terms: Love flows continuously, we are riverbeds.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and remove self‑imposed blocks.
Themes
spirituality
love
self‑reflection
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual practice
- grief healing
- self‑acceptance
Key Concepts
Christian mysticism
metaphor
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify your own blockages?
- What practices help keep love flowing?
A Different Perspective
One may still feel love despite personal resistance.