But the ultimate reason for our hope is not to be found at…
““But the ultimate reason for our hope is not to be found at all in what we want, wish for and wait for; the ultimate reason is that we are wanted and wished for and waited for. What is it that awaits us? Does anything await us at all, or are we alone? Whenever we base our hope on trust in the divine mystery, we feel deep down in our hearts: there is someone who is waiting for you, who is hoping for you, who believes in you. We are waited for as the prodigal son in the parable is waited for by his father. We are accepted and received, as a mother takes her children into her arms and comforts them. God is our last hope because we are God's first love.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Hope stems from being loved and awaited by a divine presence, not merely from personal desires.
In simple terms: Hope comes from being wanted by God.
Key Takeaway
Trust in divine love for resilience.
Themes
faith
hope
divine love
existential
spirituality
Mood
comforting
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief
- loneliness
- spiritual seeking
- mental health
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
relational ontology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does divine acceptance change your daily choices?
- What does it mean to be “first love” of God?
A Different Perspective
The feeling of being wanted may not alleviate concrete hardships.