Asks Quote by Abraham Joshua Heschel
“Dear Lord, grant me the grace of wonder. Surprise me, amaze me, awe me in every crevice of your universe. Each day enrapture me with your marvelous things without number. ...I do not ask to see the reason for it all: I ask only to share the wonder of it all.”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: Personal prayer of wonder, unknown source
A plea for continual awe of the universe, seeking wonder over explanation.
In simple terms: Ask for awe, not answers.
Embrace mystery, stay curious.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- nature walks
- stargazing
- reading poetry
- contemplative art
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate daily wonder?
- What moments reveal the divine in the ordinary?
May become grasping rational explanations limit the depth of experience.