Greater Quote by Thomas Merton
“As long as I am content to know that He is infinitely greater than I, and that I cannot know Him unless He shows himself to me, I will have Peace, and He will be near me and in me, and I will rest in Him.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Peace of the Soul” (date unknown)
Recognizing humanity’s limits and surrendering to the divine yields inner peace and presence.
In simple terms: Accepting God’s greatness brings peace and closeness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humility and trust in divine guidance.
Themes
spirituality
humility
peace
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- daily prayer
- timesaling with anxiety
Key Concepts
Divine mystery
inner stillness
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “knowing Him” look like in your daily life?
- How can you cultivate a sense of divine nearness?
A Different Perspective
Faith may feel abstract; personal experience varies.
