Quote by Graham Greene

If I stopped loving Him, I would cease to believe in His love. If I loved God, then I would believe in His love for me. It's not enough to need it. We have to love first, and I don't know how. But I need it, how I need it.

If I stopped loving Him, I would cease to believe in His lov

Summary

The quote highlights the intimate relationship between love and belief in God's love. It suggests that if one were to stop loving God, their faith in His love would diminish. Conversely, by expressing love towards God, one strengthens the belief in His love for them. It recognizes that simply needing God's love is insufficient; one must actively love in return. The quote also acknowledges the speaker's longing for God's love, underscoring their desire for its presence in their life, even while admitting uncertainty on how to cultivate love.

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