I have tasted a thrill in fellowship with God which has…
““I have tasted a thrill in fellowship with God which has made anything discordant with God disgusting. This afternoon the possession of God has caught me up with such sheer joy that I thought I never had known anything like it. God was so close and so amazingly lovely that I felt like melting all over with a strange blissful contentment. Having had this experience, which comes to me now several times a week, the thrill of filth repels me, for I know its power to drag me from God. And after an hour of close friendship with God my soul feels as clean as new-fallen snow.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A profound, recurring spiritual communion with God creates deep joy and repels sinful temptations, leaving the soul feeling purified.
In simple terms: God’s closeness brings joy and pushes away sin.
Key Takeaway
Seek regular divine fellowship.
Themes
spirituality
purity
joy
Mood
reverent
uplifting
Type
devotional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- daily worship
- spiritual retreats
- overcoming temptation
Key Concepts
Christian mysticism
inner transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one cultivate consistent spiritual intimacy?
- What practices help maintain that sense of divine joy?
A Different Perspective
Such intense experiences may be rare and hard to sustain for everyone.