Now I wonder whether I have sufficiently realized that…
“Now I wonder whether I have sufficiently realized that during all this time God has been trying to find me, to know me, and to love me. The question is not 'How am I to find God?' but 'How am I to let myself be found by him?' The question is not 'How am I to love God?' but 'How am I to let myself be loved by God?'”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
God seeks to find and love us; we should open ourselves to being discovered and loved by Him.
In simple terms: Let God find and love you.
Be open to divine connection.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- personal crisis
- spiritual retreat
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers prevent you from being found?
- How can you invite love?
Self‑reliance may hinder openness to divine love.