Christian Quote by Joshua Abraham Heschel
“Dear Lord, grant me the grace of wonder. Surprise me, amaze me, awe me in every crevice of your universe. Delight me to see how your Christ plays in ten thousand places. . .to the Father through the features of men's faces. Each day enrapture me with your marvelous things without number. I do not ask to see the reason for it all; I ask only to share the wonder of it all.”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: Jewish liturgy, 20th century
The prayer asks God for the grace to continually experience wonder, to be amazed by creation, and to share that awe with others.
In simple terms: Ask God for wonder and share it.
Key Takeaway
Seek awe in daily life.
Themes
spirituality
wonder
faith
gratitude
humility
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
prayer
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- community worship
- creative contemplation
- nature walks
- art appreciation
Key Concepts
theology
prayer
mindfulness
divine mystery
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate wonder without prayer?
- What does wonder reveal about your values?
A Different Perspective
The prayer assumes a receptive deity, which may not align with all beliefs.
