Bible Quote by Alice Walker
““I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it.' 'What it do when it pissed off?' I ast. 'Oh, it make something else. People think pleasing God is all God care about. But any fool living in the world can see it always trying to please us back.' 'Yeah?' I say. 'Yeah,' she say. 'It always making little surprises and springing them on us when us least expect.' 'You mean it want to be loved, just like the bible say.' 'Yes, Celie,' she say. 'Everything want to be loved.””
About This Quote
Divine presence is imagined as a playful force that seeks love and surprise, challenging the notion that worship is one‑way and emphasizing reciprocal affection.
In simple terms: God wants love and surprises, not just worship.
Key Takeaway
Spirituality involves mutual affection, not only obedience.
Themes
spirituality
love
surprise
reciprocity
Mood
hopeful
contemplative
Type
philosophical
dialogue
When to use this quote
- Finding awe in nature
- Feeling unexpected kindness from strangers
- Experiencing art that moves you unexpectedly
Key Concepts
theodicy
anthropomorphism
Practical Applications
- Cultivate gratitude for small wonders
- Practice seeing the divine in everyday moments
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be loved by a higher power?
- How can we recognize divine play in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Personifying God may not align with all theological perspectives.
