We do not feel God’s Love because we have chosen to become…
““We do not feel God’s Love because we have chosen to become self-reliant. It is hard for Divine Love to come in when you say ‘Ah, there is no God,’ or ‘I can do this without God.’ We think we can do it all ourselves. Deep in your soul you know there is a God, but it is surrounded with many layers of betrayal, denial and abandonment. You do not feel Divine Love because you do not yet feel or put into action your burning desire for God, you do not yet feel the passion for Truth. You are still identified with the wound. It is by choice and desires that you separated from God, and it is by choice and desire that you come to Union with God also. If you are not receiving Divine Love, and yet you ‘feel’ you are longing for it, then the cause for your not receiving It is that your own longings and desires are not pure, truthful or sincerely motivated, and that you are maybe using these longings to escape feeling your own emotions. This means YOU are lying to yourself, refusing to see your own wounds and be humble to them, being in victim mode or giving your power away to God, hoping He will make it all better.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Argues that self‑reliance and impure desires block divine love, emphasizing humility, honesty about wounds, and sincere longing for truth as prerequisites for spiritual union.
In simple terms: Self‑reliance and false desires hinder divine love.
Key Takeaway
Authentic yearning and humility open the path to divine connection.
Themes
spirituality
humility
self‑deception
desire
divine love
truth
Mood
introspective
serious
hopeful
Type
spiritual teaching
philosophical essay
motivational
When to use this quote
- spiritual counseling
- personal growth workshops
- theological study groups
- mindfulness retreats
Key Concepts
inner honesty
spiritual yearning
self‑reflection
psychological blockage
Practical Applications
- spiritual guidance
- self‑help literature
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner obstacles prevent genuine spiritual connection?
- How can one transform impure desires into sincere longing for truth?