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We are all born with a belief in God. It may not have a…

“We are all born with a belief in God. It may not have a name or face. We may not even see it as God. But it is there. It is the sense that comes over us as we stare into the starlit sky, or watch the last fiery rays of an evening sunset. It is the morning shiver as we wake on a beautiful day and…” quote by Kent Nerburn
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“We are all born with a belief in God. It may not have a name or face. We may not even see it as God. But it is there. It is the sense that comes over us as we stare into the starlit sky, or watch the last fiery rays of an evening sunset. It is the morning shiver as we wake on a beautiful day and smell a richness in the air that we know and love from somewhere we can't quite recall. It is the mystery behind the beginning of time and beyond the limits of space. It is a sense of otherness that brings alive something deep in our hearts.”

Kent Nerburn

About This Quote

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

Humans instinctively feel a divine presence in nature and moments of awe, even without a defined deity.

In simple terms: We sense something sacred in awe‑inspiring experiences.

Key Takeaway

Notice and cherish moments of wonder.

Themes

spirituality nature wonder

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • watching sunrise
  • stargazing
  • quiet contemplation
  • creative inspiration

Key Concepts

transcendence awe existential meaning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments make you feel connected to something larger?
  • How do you express this feeling?
A Different Perspective

Personal belief may conflict with organized religion or scientific views.

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