Abandonment Quote by Beth Willis Miller
““Perhaps Moses transferred his perceived abandonment to God. He had yet to come to know God as El Shaddai. “El” means God. “Shaddai” comes from the word “breast” and means the All-Sufficient One, the Pourer or Shedder forth of blessings. El Shaddai was invisibly there with Moses, providing a spiritual breast for Moses’ spirit. “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness”--II Corinthians 12:9 (from Under His Wings: Healing Truth for Adoptees of All Ages)””
About This Quote
Source Book: Under His Wings: Healing Truth for Adoptees of All Ages, 2021
Moses’ experience of divine presence is likened to a nurturing, all‑sufficient source, offering spiritual sustenance in weakness.
In simple terms: God is a nurturing presence that gives strength in weakness.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine support in vulnerability.
Themes
faith
spirituality
comfort
Mood
reverent
introspective
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- adoption counseling
- personal crisis
- spiritual growth
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view of God affect personal healing?
- What does “spiritual breast” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of divine metaphors vary across traditions.
