I had given up practising my Jewish religion when I was a 14-year-old girl and did not begin to feel Jewish again until I had returned to God.
Edith SteinRead
We can do nothing ourselves; God must do it. To speak to Him thus is easier by nature for woman than for man because a natural desire lives in her to give herself completely to someone.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the reliance on divine assistance and the inherent nature of women to seek connection and surrender to a higher power.
Edith Stein's quote reflects a deep spiritual sentiment, asserting that human effort alone is insufficient and that one must rely on God for true fulfillment and achievement. She points out that women, by their nature, often find it easier to communicate with God because of their innate desire to fully dedicate themselves to a relationship, which may not be as instinctive for men.
Themes
GodRelationshipWomenSurrenderDevotionLove
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon discussing the importance of faith and devotion, this quote can be used to illustrate how surrendering to God can lead to deeper relationships.
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