Divine power Quote by John Beevers
““Oh, how sweet the first kiss of Jesus was! It was a kiss of love. I knew that I was loved and I declared: “I love You and I give myself to You for ever!” Jesus made no demand on me; He asked for no sacrifices. For a long time Jesus and little Thérèse had gazed at each other and they understood each other. On that day it was no longer a matter of gazing: it was a union. There were no longer two of us. Thérèse had disappeared like a drop of water lost in the depth of the ocean. Only Jesus remained — as Master and King. For had not Thérèse begged Him to take away her freedom? Freedom frightened her, for she knew herself to be so weak and feeble that she wished to be united with the divine Power for ever. Her joy was too great, too deep to be contained. She wept. Her companions were amazed and afterwards they said: “Why on earth did she cry? Something must have been upsetting her. Perhaps it was because her mother wasn’t there, nor her Carmelite sister she loves so much.” They couldn’t understand that such a flood of divine joy cannot be borne without tears.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Life of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, 1930
A mystical experience of divine love where personal identity dissolves into unity with Christ, producing overwhelming joy and tears.
In simple terms: Union with Christ brings profound joy and tears.
Key Takeaway
Seek deep spiritual union.
Themes
spirituality
union
joy
sacrifice
freedom
Mood
awe
devotion
intense
Type
spiritual
mystical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- contemplation
- spiritual retreats
- religious festivals
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
mysticism
theology
divine love
Questions to Reflect On
- How does surrender affect personal freedom?
- Can joy be overwhelming?
A Different Perspective
Such intensity may be misunderstood by others.
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