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You, God, who live next door-- If at times, through the…

“You, God, who live next door-- If at times, through the long night, I trouble you with my urgent knocking-- this is why: I hear you breathe so seldom. I know you're all alone in that room. If you should be thirsty, there's no one to get you a glass of water. I wait listening, always. Just give me…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
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“You, God, who live next door-- If at times, through the long night, I trouble you with my urgent knocking-- this is why: I hear you breathe so seldom. I know you're all alone in that room. If you should be thirsty, there's no one to get you a glass of water. I wait listening, always. Just give me a sign! I'm right here... Sen komşu tanrı, Uzun geceler bazen, Kapına vura vura uyandırıyorsam seni Solumanı seyrek duyduğumdandır... Bilirim, yalnızsın odanda. Sana birşey gerekse kimse yok, Bir yudum su versin aradığında. Hep dinlerim, yeter ki bir ses edin, Öyle yakınım sana...”

Rainer Maria Rilke

About This Quote

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

A plea for divine presence, acknowledging loneliness and yearning for a sign.

In simple terms: Ask God for a sign, feeling alone.

Key Takeaway

Listen for divine signals.

Themes

loneliness spiritual yearning faith communication

Mood

melancholic longing

Type

poetic spiritual

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • meditation
  • nighttime reflection
  • seeking comfort

Key Concepts

divine hope existence human connection

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you interpret silence from the divine?
  • What signs do you recognize in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Divine silence may persist despite longing.

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