Life Quote by Norman Wirzba
““To meet and know God people must therefore begin with a deep commitment to serve life as they meet it because this is where God is, at the heart of all life’s intersections.””
About This Quote
To know God, one must serve life fully, meeting it wherever it appears, as divinity resides in life's intersections.
In simple terms: Serve life to encounter the divine.
Key Takeaway
Live servicefully to meet the divine.
Themes
spirituality
service
interconnectedness
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- volunteering
- environmental stewardship
- daily interactions
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy of life
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance service and self?
- Where do you see life's intersections?
A Different Perspective
Service can be demanding and exhausting.
![“service [rendered] to God does indeed profit God nothing, nor has God need of human obedience; but He grants to those who follow and serve Him life and incorruption and eternal glory, bestowing benefit upon those who serve” quote by The Church Fathers](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/978/the-church-fathers-1438_life_service-rendered-to-god-does-indeed-prof_477169.jpg)
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