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If I am a son of God, nothing but God will satisfy my…

“If I am a son of God, nothing but God will satisfy my soul; no amount of comfort, no amount of ease, no amount of pleasure, will give me peace or rest. If I had the full cup of all the world's joys held up to me, and could drain it to the dregs, I should still remain thirsty if I had not God.” quote by Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy
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“If I am a son of God, nothing but God will satisfy my soul; no amount of comfort, no amount of ease, no amount of pleasure, will give me peace or rest. If I had the full cup of all the world's joys held up to me, and could drain it to the dregs, I should still remain thirsty if I had not God.”

Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Spiritual fulfillment cannot be satisfied by worldly pleasures; only God can quench the soul's thirst.

In simple terms: Only God can truly satisfy the soul.

Key Takeaway

Seek spiritual depth over material comfort.

Themes

spirituality contentment faith

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

religious inspirational

When to use this quote

  • Prayer
  • meditation
  • service work

Key Concepts

Theology existential longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What gives you a sense of lasting peace?
  • How do you balance worldly duties with spiritual seeking?
A Different Perspective

May be challenging for those without religious belief.

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