Asking god Quote by C.S. Lewis
““A car is made to run on petrol, and it would not run properly on anything else. Now God designed the human machine to run on Himself. He Himself is the fuel our spirits were designed to burn, or the food our spirits were designed to feed on. There is no other. That is why it is just no good asking God to make us happy in our own way without bothering about religion. God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing. That””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Weight of Glory, C.S. Lewis, 1942
Human fulfillment comes from aligning with a divine source, not from self‑crafted happiness.
In simple terms: True joy comes from God, not personal desire.
Key Takeaway
Seek purpose beyond self‑interest.
Themes
spirituality
purpose
theology
human nature
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- community building
- mental health
- ethical decisions
Key Concepts
divine love
self‑transcendence
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to be “filled” by something larger?
- How can we respect diverse beliefs while sharing this view?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on external sources for happiness can be fragile.
