Of late God has been pleased to keep my soul hungry almost…
“Of late God has been pleased to keep my soul hungry almost continually, so that I have been filled with a kind of pleasing pain. When I really enjoy God, I feel my desires of Him the more insatiable and my thirstings after holiness more unquenchable.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A deep longing for God creates a holy pain that fuels continual spiritual desire.
In simple terms: Spiritual yearning feels like a pleasing ache.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the yearning as a sign of growth.
Themes
spirituality
desire
faith
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- religious study
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
mysticism
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this holy pain teach you about your faith?
- How can you channel longing into constructive practice?
A Different Perspective
Intense longing can lead to frustration if not balanced.