Afar Quote by Tikhon of Zadonsk
“Our Father awaits us with great zeal and desire, and with love He will see us returning from afar, and He will look upon us with compassionate eyes, and we shall be dear to Him, and He will fall on our neck running and embrace us and kiss us with His Holy Love. He will not reproach us, and He will no longer remember our sins and iniquities, and all the holy angles and all His elect will begin to rejoice over us.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Spiritual Guidance, 18th Century
The passage describes God's compassionate love, forgiveness, and welcoming embrace for the repentant, emphasizing divine mercy over sin.
In simple terms: God offers love, forgiveness, and acceptance.
Key Takeaway
Seek repentance and trust in divine mercy.
Themes
faith
forgiveness
divine love
redemption
compassion
Mood
contemplative
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confession
- times crisis
- daily devotion
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual comfort
hope
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience God's compassion?
- What does forgiveness mean in your life?
A Different Perspective
Divine mercy is conditional on sincere repentance.
