Convince Quote by Donald Miller
“I can't do it. It would be like, say, trying to fall in love with somebody, or trying to convince yourself that your favorite food is pancakes. You don't decide those things, they just happen to you. If God is real, He needs to happen to me.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Spirituality for the Skeptic, Donald Miller, 2023
The quote expresses that love and belief are not choices but involuntary experiences that happen to us, suggesting that divine encounters are similarly beyond personal control.
In simple terms: Love and faith happen to you, not by choice.
Key Takeaway
Accept that some things happen beyond your control.
Themes
faith
love
divine
acceptance
volition
Mood
reflective
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
personal.
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- religious conversion
- self‑acceptance
- seeking meaning
Key Concepts
spirituality
free will
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you influence how you respond to involuntary experiences?
- What does it mean to “let God happen” to you?
A Different Perspective
It may overlook the role of personal effort in shaping beliefs or relationships.
