All things Quote by Madeleine L'Engle
“God is over all things, under all things; outside all; within, but not enclosed; without, but not excluded; above, but not raised up; below; but not depressed; wholly above, presiding; wholly without, embracing; wholly within, filling.”
About This Quote
Source Book: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, 1962
The quote describes God as simultaneously transcendent and immanent, present everywhere yet not limited by any boundary.
In simple terms: God is everywhere and beyond all limits.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the divine presence in all aspects of life.
Themes
spirituality
theology
interconnectedness
paradox
holism
Mood
reverent
contemplative
hopeful
Type
scriptural
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- ethical decision making
- comfort during crisis
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
Transcendence
immanence
omnipresence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience the divine in everyday moments?
- What does “wholly within” mean for personal responsibility?
A Different Perspective
The paradox may be hard to grasp intellectually, leading to confusion or skepticism.
