Accepting Quote by Brennan Manning
“Define yourself radically as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is illusion. God's love for you and his choice of you constitute your worth. Accept that, and let it become the most important thing in your life.”
About This Quote
Source Book: All the Ways to See God by Brennan Manning, 2005
True identity is rooted in divine love, not in fleeting roles or societal labels; recognizing this grants lasting worth.
In simple terms: Your worth comes from being loved by God, not from temporary identities.
Key Takeaway
Embrace divine love as core identity.
Themes
spirituality
identity
self‑worth
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- faith practice
- counseling
- personal crisis
- daily meditation
Key Concepts
theology
self‑definition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing yourself as loved by God affect your choices?
- What identities feel most authentic to you?
A Different Perspective
May not resonate with non‑theistic perspectives.
![“Whenever I allow anything but tenderness and compassion to dictate my response to life--be it self-righteous anger, moralizing, defensiveness, the pressing need to change others...I am alienated from my true self. My identity as Abba's child [a child of God] becomes ambiguous, tentative and confused” quote by Brennan Manning](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/dbb/brennan-manning-959_ambiguous_whenever-i-allow-anything-but-tenderness_2805528.jpg)
