I'm a little frightened, perhaps. We always are, aren't…
![“I'm a little frightened, perhaps. We always are, aren't we? When we have to open a door that's always been there...but we've never opened. [...] I mean frightened by the immensity of what lies beyond the door. A God of Love--infinite and eternal. How could I ever be worthy of that?” quote by Tony Hendra](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/9ca/tony-hendra-59219_love_i-m-a-little-frightened-perhaps-we-alway_1982738.jpg)
““I'm a little frightened, perhaps. We always are, aren't we? When we have to open a door that's always been there...but we've never opened. [...] I mean frightened by the immensity of what lies beyond the door. A God of Love--infinite and eternal. How could I ever be worthy of that?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Fear of confronting an infinite, loving God arises from feeling unworthy.
In simple terms: Fear of divine love stems from unworthiness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility before the divine.
Themes
faith
fear
worthiness
Mood
introspective
reverent
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- spiritual retreats
- counseling
- personal prayer
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes you feel unworthy?
- How can you reconcile love with self-acceptance?
A Different Perspective
Divine love may feel overwhelming, not exclusive.