When Heaven has an earthquake you fall to your knees and…
““When Heaven has an earthquake you fall to your knees and feel through the rubble to find the pieces of God. When my eternal, temple-blessed marriage shattered and everything that had been meaningful lay in jumbled shards around me, I had to slowly and carefully pick up every single piece and examine it, turning it over and over, to see if it was worthy to keep and to use in building a new house of meaning. As I gathered the broken pieces of God, I used only my own authority, only my own relationship with the divine, and the good, small voice that speaks inside me, to appraise them. I threw away many, and I kept many, assembling the bright pieces into One Great Thought. I asked only, "Do I see God's fingerprints on this? Does this little piece feel godly? Does it speak of love?" That made it easy. I was forever finished with the insane attempt to love a God who hurts me. When I picked up the little pieces of God-ordained polygamy, I smiled because there was no question. I thanked the God of Love, and threw that piece away.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The author describes a personal spiritual reconstruction after a painful breakup, evaluating each belief for divine love and discarding those that cause harm.
In simple terms: She rebuilt her faith by keeping only loving, godly ideas.
Key Takeaway
Keep what reflects love; discard harmful beliefs.
Themes
spirituality
healing
relationships
faith
self‑discovery
Mood
reflective
hopeful
determined
Type
personal essay
spiritual testimony
philosophical
When to use this quote
- divorce recovery
- faith questioning
- rebuilding identity
- seeking meaning
Key Concepts
theology
personal growth
critical reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What beliefs have you kept or let go?
- How do you recognize divine love in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue that discarding traditions can lead to loss of cultural continuity.