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“God does not need our worship. We worship to enlarge our sense of holy, so that we can feel and know the presense of the Lord, who is with us always. He said, Love is what it amounts to, a loftier love, and pleasure in a loving presence.” quote by Marilynne Robinson
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“God does not need our worship. We worship to enlarge our sense of holy, so that we can feel and know the presense of the Lord, who is with us always. He said, Love is what it amounts to, a loftier love, and pleasure in a loving presence.”

Marilynne Robinson

About This Quote

Worship expands our sense of the sacred, allowing us to experience divine love and presence.

In simple terms: Worship helps us feel holy and love.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate reverence to deepen spiritual connection.

Themes

faith love spirituality

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

theological inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • community worship
  • meditative reflection
  • daily gratitude

Key Concepts

divine presence holiness enlarged sense of holy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What practices make your worship feel authentic?
  • How does love manifest in your daily life?
A Different Perspective

If worship becomes ritualistic, it may lose genuine feeling.

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