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Acts of love Quote by Peter Rollins

“Here God is not approached as an object that we must love, but as a mystery present in the very act of love itself.” quote by Peter Rollins
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“Here God is not approached as an object that we must love, but as a mystery present in the very act of love itself.”

Peter Rollins

About This Quote

Source Book: The Lost Art of Surrender, Peter Rollins, 2015

Love is not an object to be possessed but a mystery that exists within the act of loving itself.

In simple terms: Love is a mystery within love itself.

Key Takeaway

Embrace love as a lived mystery.

Themes

spirituality love mystery

Mood

contemplative introspective

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • spiritual practice
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

theology existentialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does seeing love as a mystery change your relationships?
  • Can you experience love without trying to own it?
A Different Perspective

Love can become a ritual rather than a feeling.

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