Affliction Quote by Laurell K Hamilton
““having the people you love tell you they love you and mean it . . . it never goes out of style. Since we're made in God's image, this must be from Him, so even God must need an 'atta boy,' an out-loud, in-your-head 'Thank you, great job on that sunset, and the platypus was a birlliant fun idea.' Maybe that's why we're supposed to pray the way we do, because without it God would be lonely””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Night, 2008
Expressing love sincerely is timeless; it reflects divine love and the need for affirmation, suggesting prayer mirrors this desire for connection.
In simple terms: Sincere love never goes out of style.
Key Takeaway
Show genuine appreciation often.
Themes
love
spirituality
affirmation
human connection
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal prayer
- community support
- mental health
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How does expressing love affect your sense of belonging?
- Can prayer be a form of mutual affirmation?
A Different Perspective
May be idealistic in secular contexts.
![“service [rendered] to God does indeed profit God nothing, nor has God need of human obedience; but He grants to those who follow and serve Him life and incorruption and eternal glory, bestowing benefit upon those who serve [Him], because they do serve Him, and on His followers, because they do…” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f13/the-church-fathers-1438_fellowship-with-god_service-rendered-to-god-does-indeed-prof_236553.jpg)
![“May I strike my heart's keys clearly, and may none fail because of slack, uncertain, or fraying strings. May the tears that stream down my face make me more radiant: may my hidden weeping bloom… How we waste our afflictions!... [T]hey're really our wintering foliage, our dark greens of meaning…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/rainer-maria-rilke-193_abode_may-i-strike-my-heart-s-keys-clearly-and_52479.jpg)
