Manifestation Quote by A.W. Tozer
““The Presence and the manifestation of the Presence are not the same. There can be the one without the other. God is here when we are wholly unaware of it. He is manifest only when and as we are aware of His Presence.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Knowledge of the Holy, 1961
Presence and manifestation differ; God is always present, but we notice Him only when we become aware.
In simple terms: God is always there, we notice when aware.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate awareness of the divine.
Themes
spirituality
awareness
theology
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- daily life
- mindfulness practice
Key Concepts
mysticism
presence vs. manifestation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you become more aware of presence?
- What practices help notice the divine?
A Different Perspective
Awareness can be elusive in distraction.
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