Skip to content

God, of your goodness, give me yourself; you are enough…

“God, of your goodness, give me yourself; you are enough for me, and anything less that I could ask for would not do you full honor. And if I ask anything that is less, I shall always lack something, but in you alone I have everything'.” quote by Julian of Norwich
Download Open image
““God, of your goodness, give me yourself; you are enough for me, and anything less that I could ask for would not do you full honor. And if I ask anything that is less, I shall always lack something, but in you alone I have everything'.””

Julian of Norwich

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Divine presence is sufficient; seeking less diminishes honor, seeking more leaves longing.

In simple terms: God is enough; wanting more leaves emptiness.

Key Takeaway

Trust fully in divine sufficiency.

Themes

faith spirituality contentment

Mood

reverent contemplative

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • spiritual counseling
  • life decisions

Key Concepts

theology human desire sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does reliance on divine sufficiency affect daily choices?
  • What does “enough” truly mean for you?
A Different Perspective

May overlook practical needs by focusing solely on spiritual fulfillment.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Julian of Norwich

Explore all 105 Julian of Norwich quotes

More Goodness quotes

Browse all 3,129 Goodness quotes