--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Nothing will be able to hinder us, if we…" description: "\"Nothing will be able to hinder us, if we desire and seek God alone, and take pleasure in nothing else.\" — Meister Eckhart" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/72b/meister-eckhart-1044_able_nothing-will-be-able-to-hinder-us-if-we_43843.jpg" --- # Nothing will be able to hinder us, if we desire and seek… ![“Nothing will be able to hinder us, if we desire and seek God alone, and take pleasure in nothing else.” quote by Meister Eckhart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/72b/meister-eckhart-1044_able_nothing-will-be-able-to-hinder-us-if-we_43843.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/72b/meister-eckhart-1044_able_nothing-will-be-able-to-hinder-us-if-we_43843.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/72b/meister-eckhart-1044_able_nothing-will-be-able-to-hinder-us-if-we_43843.jpg) > “Nothing will be able to hinder us, if we desire and seek God alone, and take pleasure in nothing else.” [Meister Eckhart](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/meister-eckhart/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True fulfillment arises from exclusive devotion to the divine, rendering worldly distractions powerless. **In simple terms:** Divine focus nulls obstacles. Key Takeaway God‑centered desire eliminates hindrance. Themes spiritual devotion inner peace detachment faith purpose Mood reverent determined hopeful Type maxim spiritual insight When to use this quote - prayer - meditation - life crises - decision‑making - creative pursuits Key Concepts theology psychology ethics Practical Applications - spiritual counseling - personal development Questions to Reflect On - How does exclusive focus on God reshape your priorities? - What worldly attachments limit your spiritual growth? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Desire](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/desire/) [Pleasure](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/pleasure/) ## Related quotes > [“But if you find yourself experiencing a desire to seek God, we have great news for you: God is already at work in you.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/henry-t-blackaby/but-if-you-find-yourself-experiencing-a-desire-to-seek-god-we-have/) [Henry T. Blackaby](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/henry-t-blackaby/) > [Success is a consequence and must not be a goal. 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