Finding god Quote by John Van Auken
““Given our present physical reality and limited awareness, it is difficult to see how God is an integral and intimate portion of our being and how we are a portion of God’s being. God is with us, and this naturally showers us with God’s grace. Ezekiel revealed this when he searched for God, after he had gotten himself in trouble with the authorities and began to feel that he was alone in his quest, and grew weary of his mission. At first, Ezekiel searched for God in the things of power in the earth—thunder, lightning, fire, and earthquake—but not finding God in these, he became quiet and wrapped himself in his cloak, and there, within himself, he heard a “still, small voice.” At last, there was God’s presence. God had been with him the whole time. In Psalm 46 God instructed the psalmist to “be still, and know that I am God.” In Luke 17:11, Jesus taught, “the kingdom of God is within you.” In Exodus 3:14, when Moses asked God for His name, God replied, “I am that I am,” indicating that the great I AM is in that portion of us that has a sense of “I am.” The great I AM and the little I am are one. Our little consciousness is a portion of the vast Universal Consciousness that is God’s mind.””
About This Quote
Source Scripture: Various Biblical passages (Ezekiel, Psalm 46, Luke 17:11, Exodus 3:14)
The passage argues that divine presence is internal, accessible through quiet introspection, and that human consciousness reflects a fragment of a larger universal mind.
In simple terms: God is inside us; we are part of God.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner stillness to recognize divine connection.
Themes
spirituality
self‑realization
theology
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- theological study
- mindfulness practice
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Universal consciousness
inner stillness
divine immanence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience the "still, small voice" in daily life?
- What does seeing yourself as part of a larger consciousness change your actions?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overlook materialist perspectives on consciousness.
