God People Quote by Stephen King
““You think I was born yesterday,' she said. Her lips drew back from her teeth. 'In my job I saw dozens of people die - hundreds, now that I think about it. Sometimes they go screaming and sometimes they go in their sleep - they just slip away, the way you said, sure'. 'But characters in storis DO NOT just slip away! God takes us when He thinks it's time and a writer is God to the people in the story, ..., But as far as Misery goes I'll tell you one thing you dirty bird, I'll tell you that God just happens to have a couple of broken legs and God just happens to be in MY house eating MY food and ... and ...””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Misery of God”, 1990
A writer likens divine control to a chaotic, personal presence.
In simple terms: God as unpredictable author.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty in life’s narrative.
Themes
theology
authorial metaphor
chaos
Mood
thoughtful
enigmatic
Type
literary
theological
When to use this quote
- writing
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
divine agency
human agency
Questions to Reflect On
- How does seeing God as a writer affect belief?
- Can chaos be reconciled with purpose?
A Different Perspective
The analogy may trivialize deep faith.
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