Drawing Quote by George MacDonald
“God Himself - His thoughts, His will, His love, His judgments are men's home. To think His thoughts, to choose His will, to judge His judgments, and thus to know that He is in us, with us, is to be at home. And to pass through the valley of the shadow of death is the way home, but only thus, that as all changes have hitherto led us nearer to this home, the knowledge of God, so this greatest of all outward changes - for it is but an outward change - will surely usher us into a region where there will be fresh possibilities of drawing nigh in heart, soul, and mind to the Father of us all.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Lost World of the Book, George MacDonald, 1880
Divine intimacy is achieved by aligning thoughts, will, love, and judgment with God, turning life's trials into a journey toward spiritual homecoming.
In simple terms: Align with God to feel at home spiritually.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine alignment in thoughts, will, and love.
Themes
spirituality
faith
homecoming
trust
transformation
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
hopeful
Type
spiritual
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- ethical decisions
- grief coping
- personal transformation
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience a sense of spiritual home?
- What practices help you align with your deepest values?
A Different Perspective
The view may not resonate with non‑theistic perspectives.
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