Quote by Meister Eckhart, Ordinary Graces
Know that when you seek anything of your own, you will never find God, because you do not seek God purely. You are seeking something along with God, and you are acting just as if you were to make a candle out of God in order to look for something with it. Once one finds the things one is looking for, one throws the candle away. This is what you are doing.
Summary
This quote suggests that when we seek worldly desires or material things, we overlook the presence of God. It highlights the idea that if our intentions are not pure and solely focused on seeking God, we will be unable to find Him. The imagery of making a candle out of God conveys the metaphorical act of using God as a means to an end, only to discard Him once our desires are fulfilled. It serves as a reminder to align our intentions and seek God for His own sake, rather than seeking Him for personal gain.