Destiny Quote by Thomas Merton
“For each one of us, there is only one thing necessary: to fulfill our own destiny, according to God's will, to be what God wants us to be.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Seven Storey Mountain, 1948
One's purpose is to align personal destiny with divine will, becoming what God intends.
In simple terms: Live according to God's plan.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with perceived divine purpose.
Themes
faith
purpose
destiny
obedience
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- religious practice
- life planning
- ethical decision making
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
spirituality
determinism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine will?
- What if your purpose conflicts with personal desires?
A Different Perspective
Rigid interpretation may suppress personal autonomy.
![“It is possible to know when, at least basically, we please God. In fact, Joseph Smith taught that one of the conditions of genuine faith is to have "an actual knowledge that the course of life which [one] is pursuing is according to [God's] will."” quote by Neal A. Maxwell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2a5/neal-a-maxwell-925_conditions_it-is-possible-to-know-when-at-least-bas_172758.jpg)
![“Man blindly works the will of fate. [Ger., Blindlings that er blos den Willen des Geschickes.]” quote by Christoph Martin Wieland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/661/christoph-martin-wieland-35565_blindly_man-blindly-works-the-will-of-fate-ger-b_3452.jpg)
