Believe Quote by Peter Kreeft
“Our soul, like Mary's body, is to receive God Himself if only we, like her, believe, consent and receive; if only we speak her truly magic word fiat, "let it be." It is the creative word, the word God used to create the universe.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Soul of the World”, 1995
He likens the soul to Mary’s receptivity, urging belief and consent to receive God’s creative word.
In simple terms: The soul receives God when we believe and speak “let it be”.
Key Takeaway
Believe, consent, and speak the creative word.
Themes
faith
receptivity
creation
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- spiritual counseling
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
theology
spirituality
divine word
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you practice receptive faith?
- What does “let it be” mean in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Belief alone may not guarantee divine encounter without action.
