Seeking Quote by Meister Eckhart
““How can we be directly in God, neither striving nor seeking for anything other than him, and how can we be so poor and give up everything? It is hard counsel that we should not desire any reward. Now be certain of this: God never ceases to give us everything. Even if he had sworn not to, he still could not help giving us things. It is far more important to him to give than it is for us to receive, but we should not focus upon this, for the less we strive for it, the more God will give us. God intends thereby only that we should become yet more rich and be all the more capable of receiving things from him.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Seven Sermons of Meister Eckhart, 1320s
True spiritual richness comes from surrender, not striving; God gives abundantly when we let go of desire for reward.
In simple terms: Richness through surrender, not effort.
Key Takeaway
Let go, receive more.
Themes
spirituality
detachment
abundance
Mood
peaceful
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- daily life
- service
- stressful pursuits
Key Concepts
Mysticism
theology
selflessness
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you release to feel fuller?
- How does letting go change your view of success?
A Different Perspective
Even without desire, we may still cling to outcomes, limiting openness.
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