Corners Quote by Ormond McGill
“You search for God, and seek to find Him here. Or you seek to find Him there. Why need you to look in the corners of the room when He entirely fills the room?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: "The Power of the Mind" lecture, 1970
It suggests God is omnipresent, so searching externally is futile; divine presence fills all space.
In simple terms: God is everywhere, not hidden.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner awareness of the divine.
Themes
faith
presence
spirituality
search
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- quiet contemplation
- reading sacred texts
- community worship
Key Concepts
Theology
mindfulness
perception
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the room” symbolize for you?
- How can you experience presence without searching?
A Different Perspective
Some may interpret this as dismissing personal spiritual journeys.
