And how shall I call upon my God, my God and Lord, since…
“And how shall I call upon my God, my God and Lord, since, when I call for Him, I shall be calling Him to myself? and what room is there within me, whither my God can come into me? whither can God come into me, God who made heaven and earth? is there, indeed, O Lord my God, aught in me that can contain thee?”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He questions how God can dwell within a finite human being, pondering the capacity of the soul to contain the divine.
In simple terms: Can God fit inside us?
Key Takeaway
Reflect on inner spiritual openness.
Themes
faith
divinity
human limitation
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual counseling
- meditative practice
Key Concepts
theology
anthropology
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience the sacred within?
- Can you hold the infinite in your heart?
A Different Perspective
The divine may be beyond human comprehension, limiting personal experience.