--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Let us remain as empty as possible so…" description: "\"Let us remain as empty as possible so that God can fill us up.\" — Mother Teresa" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/691/mother-teresa-196_empty_let-us-remain-as-empty-as-possible-so-th_407010.jpg" --- # Let us remain as empty as possible so that God can fill us… ![“Let us remain as empty as possible so that God can fill us up.” quote by Mother Teresa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/691/mother-teresa-196_empty_let-us-remain-as-empty-as-possible-so-th_407010.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/691/mother-teresa-196_empty_let-us-remain-as-empty-as-possible-so-th_407010.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/691/mother-teresa-196_empty_let-us-remain-as-empty-as-possible-so-th_407010.jpg) > “Let us remain as empty as possible so that God can fill us up.” [Mother Teresa](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mother-teresa/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. One should empty oneself of ego and preconceptions to allow divine influence. **In simple terms:** Empty yourself to be filled by God. Key Takeaway Practice humility and openness. Themes humility spirituality faith Mood contemplative inspirational Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - prayer - meditation - service work - personal growth Key Concepts theology self‑emptying Questions to Reflect On - What does “empty” mean to you? - How can you stay active while being empty? 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