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Acceptance Quote by C.S. Lewis

“I would rather be what God chose to make me than the most glorious creature that I could think of; for to have been born in God's thought, and then made by God is the dearest, grandest, and most precious thing in all thinking." This is a prayer of contentment” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““I would rather be what God chose to make me than the most glorious creature that I could think of; for to have been born in God's thought, and then made by God is the dearest, grandest, and most precious thing in all thinking." This is a prayer of contentment””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Being created by God is the highest honor, surpassing any imagined glory; this is a prayer of contentment.

In simple terms: God's creation is the greatest gift.

Key Takeaway

Embrace divine purpose.

Themes

faith humility purpose contentment

Mood

contemplative spiritual inspirational

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • spiritual reflection
  • personal identity
  • religious practice
  • daily prayer

Key Concepts

theology divine identity gratitude

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does it mean to be God's creation?
  • How can one cultivate contentment?
A Different Perspective

Human pride can obscure this humility.

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