Love. Already, says Love, I have said that such Souls…
““Love. Already, says Love, I have said that such Souls value every affliction of their heart—both for body and for soul—as highly as if it were prosperity, and prosperity as highly as adversity. And this is true, says Love, if such things came to them as highly as adversity. And this is true, says Love, if such things came to them without their will being the cause; and also such Souls do not know what is better for them, nor how God wants to provide their salvation nor the salvation of their neighbors, 8 nor for what reason God wants to show justice or mercy, nor for what reason God wants to give to the Soul the exalted gifts of the goodness of his divine nobility. And therefore the Soul set Free has no will at all to will or not to will, except only to will the will of God, and to submit in peace to the divine command.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The passage suggests that true love aligns the soul with divine will, accepting all experiences—joy or suffering—as part of a higher purpose beyond personal control.
In simple terms: Love follows divine will, accepting all life’s trials.
Key Takeaway
Trust divine purpose over personal desire.
Themes
spirituality
love
divine will
acceptance
philosophy
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- religious study
- counseling sessions
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
human suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrendering will mean for personal growth?
- How can acceptance coexist with action?
A Different Perspective
May overlook human agency in suffering.