Surrender Quote by St John Of The Cross
“The soul that desires God to surrender himself to it entirely must surrender itself entirely to him without keeping anything for itself.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Dark Night of the Soul by St John of the Cross, 1578
True surrender to the divine requires giving up all personal claims and fully trusting the divine will.
In simple terms: Give all to God, keep nothing for yourself.
Key Takeaway
Fully trust and let go.
Themes
spirituality
trust
humility
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditative practice
- confessional reflection
- spiritual direction
Key Concepts
self‑sacrifice
divine union
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you hold onto that blocks surrender?
- How can you practice letting go in daily life?
A Different Perspective
It may be hard to relinquish personal desires and control.
