Elizabeth A. JohnsonGod is not a being among other beings, but the infinite Whither that makes possible the very functioning of our human spirit.
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God is not a being among other beings, but the infinite Whither that makes possible the very functioning of our human spirit. God is more than a being, he is a force or energy, and those who seek him out without knowing him as a person feel as if they are on a lonely road. But those who know God as a person feel as if they are part of a community. In saying this, we must remember that God is not only a human being, but he is also more than a human being on earth. He is part of all that exists.
Source: Abounding In Kindness: Writings For The People Of God
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