Living life Quote by Dorothee Soelle
““God calls upon the soul to give away its own ears and eyes and to let itself be given those of God. Only they who hear with other ears can speak with the mouth of God. God sees what elsewhere is rendered invisible and is of no relevance. Who other than God sees the poor and hears their cry? To use "God's senses" does not mean simply turning inward but becoming free for a different way of living life: See what God sees! Hear what God hears! Laugh where God laughs! Cry where God cries! . . . If there is a verb for the life of mysticism, it is praying. This superfluous activity, this unproductive waste of time happens sunder warumbe, (without any why or wherefore). It is as free of ulterior motives as it is indispensable. Prayer is its own end and not a means to obtain a particular goal. The question "what did it achieve?" must fall silent in face of the reality of prayer.””
About This Quote
Source Book: "The Mystery of Prayer", 1975
Prayer is an act of aligning oneself with divine perception, not a means to an end; it is valuable in itself.
In simple terms: Prayer aligns us with God's view.
Key Takeaway
Practice prayer for its own sake.
Themes
spirituality
humility
alignment
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Personal meditation
- community worship
- counseling
- ritual practice
Key Concepts
Mysticism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does aligning with a higher perspective change your actions?
- What does prayer mean to you beyond outcomes?
A Different Perspective
Prayer may feel abstract and lack tangible results.
