Away from you Quote by C. S. Lewis
![“The difference [God's] timelessness makes is that this now (which slips away from you even as you say the word now) is for Him infinite.” quote by C. S. Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8c1/c-s-lewis-2-132_away-from-you_the-difference-god-s-timelessness-makes_972197.jpg)
“The difference [God's] timelessness makes is that this now (which slips away from you even as you say the word now) is for Him infinite.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Problem of Pain, C. S. Lewis, 1940
God experiences time as infinite, so the present moment, which is fleeting for humans, is eternal for Him.
In simple terms: God sees the present as endless.
Key Takeaway
Consider the timeless perspective on fleeting moments.
Themes
eternity
time
divine perspective
Mood
contemplative
spiritual
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- faith reflection
- philosophical contemplation
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
infinity
temporal vs. eternal
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does viewing time as infinite affect your priorities?
- What does eternity mean for daily decisions?
A Different Perspective
Human perception of time limits understanding of divine eternity.
![“For you [God] are infinite and never change. In you 'today' never comes to an end: and yet our 'today' does come to an end in you, because time, as well as everything else, exists in you. If it did not, it would have no means of passing. And since your years never come to an end, for you they are…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fc5/anonymous-1_doe_for-you-god-are-infinite-and-never-chang_194181.jpg)
