God would not make me wish for something impossible and…
“God would not make me wish for something impossible and so, in spite of my littleness, I can aim at being a saint. It is impossible for me to grow bigger, so I put up with myself as I am, with all my countless faults. But I will look for some means of going to heaven by a little way which is very short and very straight, a little way that is quite new[...] It is your arms, Jesus, which are the lift to carry me to heaven, And so there is no need for me to grow up. In fact, just the opposite: I must stay little and become less and less.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Accepting one's limitations can be a path to spiritual humility and growth.
In simple terms: Embrace smallness to grow spiritually.
Key Takeaway
Find strength in humility.
Themes
humility
faith
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
theological
reflective
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- service
- daily reflection
- small acts of kindness
Key Concepts
theology
self‑acceptance
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility aid spiritual progress?
- Can smallness coexist with ambition?
A Different Perspective
Risk of stagnation if misinterpreted as complacency.