We knew our Father. There was no need for persuasion…
“We knew our Father. There was no need for persuasion. Would not His Fatherliness be longing to give us our hearts' desire (if I may put it so)? How could we press Him as though He were not our own most loving Father?”
About This Quote
Source Book: Not My Own, 1915
Trust in divine love means recognizing God as a caring Father, not needing persuasion.
In simple terms: Trust God’s love without needing proof.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate faith in divine care.
Themes
faith
trust
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual counseling
- life crises
Key Concepts
theology
parental metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience divine love?
- What doubts arise when trusting without evidence?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be challenged by suffering.