Blessedness Quote by Julian of Norwich
“For here we are so blind and foolish that we never seek God until he, of his goodness, shows himself to us. It is when we do see something of him by his grace that we are stirred by that same grace to seek him, and with earnest longing to see still more of his blessedness. So I saw him and sought him; I had him and wanted him. It seems to me that this is and should be an experience common to us all.”
About This Quote
Source Mystical Text: Revelations of Divine Love, 14th century
Human beings often recognize divine goodness only after experiencing it, prompting a deeper yearning for spiritual connection.
In simple terms: We notice God's goodness after feeling it, then seek more.
Key Takeaway
Seek and cherish moments of divine grace.
Themes
spirituality
faith
human nature
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- community worship
- moments of awe
- life crises
Key Concepts
theology
grace
longing
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when you feel divine grace?
- What steps deepen your spiritual longing?
A Different Perspective
Not everyone experiences or interprets divine encounters similarly.
![“The purpose of the whole [the Comedy] and of this portion [the Paradiso] is to remove those who are living in this life from the state of wretchedness, and to lead them to the state of blessedness.” quote by Dante Alighieri](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e05/dante-alighieri-590_blessedness_the-purpose-of-the-whole-the-comedy-and_145640.jpg)
