Action Quote by Brennan Manning
“To ignore, repress, or dismiss our feelings is to fail to listen to the stirrings of the Spirit within our emotional life. Jesus listened. In John's Gospel we are told that Jesus was moved with the deepest emotions (11:33)... The gospel portrait of the beloved Child of Abba is that of a man exquisitely attuned to His emotions and uninhibited in expressing them. The Son of Man did not scorn of reject feelings as fickle and unreliable. They were sensitive antennae to which He listened carefully and through which He perceived the will of His Father for congruent speech and action.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Gospel of John Commentary by Brennan Manning, 1995
The quote emphasizes that ignoring or dismissing emotions blocks spiritual insight; true listening to inner feelings aligns us with divine guidance.
In simple terms: Ignoring feelings blocks spiritual insight.
Key Takeaway
Listen to emotions for guidance.
Themes
spirituality
emotion
listening
faith
self-awareness
Mood
reflective
hopeful
serene
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- counseling
- spiritual direction
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
psychology
theology
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern which emotions reflect deeper truth?
- What practices help you honor feelings without being overwhelmed?
A Different Perspective
Emotions can be misleading without discernment.
