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In order to find God in ourselves, we must stop looking at…

“In order to find God in ourselves, we must stop looking at ourselves, stop checking and verifying ourselves in the mirror of our own futility, and be content to be in Him and to do whatever He wills, according to our limitations, judging our acts not in the light of our own illusions, but in the…” quote by Thomas Merton
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“In order to find God in ourselves, we must stop looking at ourselves, stop checking and verifying ourselves in the mirror of our own futility, and be content to be in Him and to do whatever He wills, according to our limitations, judging our acts not in the light of our own illusions, but in the light of His reality which is all around us in the things and people we live with.”

Thomas Merton

About This Quote

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

Finding God requires surrendering self‑judgment and aligning actions with divine reality, not personal illusion.

In simple terms: Seek God beyond self‑image.

Key Takeaway

Release self‑criticism, follow divine will.

Themes

spirituality humility divine self‑judgment reality limitation

Mood

contemplative humble

Type

spiritual reflective

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • service
  • community living

Key Concepts

Theology mysticism psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you discern divine reality?
  • What limits your ability to let go of self‑judgment?
A Different Perspective

Human limitations may hinder full surrender.

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