Desire Quote by A.W. Tozer
““O God, I have tasted Thy goodness, and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more. I am painfully conscious of my need of further grace. I am ashamed of my lack of desire. O God, the Triune God, I want to want Thee; I long to be filled with longing; I thirst to be made more thirsty still. Show me Thy glory, I pray Thee, that so I may know Thee indeed. Begin in mercy a new work of love within me. Say to my soul, "Rise up, my love, my fair one, and come away." Then give me grace to rise and follow Thee up from this””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Thirst of the Soul, 1936
The speaker longs for deeper divine love, recognizing current satisfaction yet craving greater grace and spiritual thirst.
In simple terms: Desires deeper God connection.
Key Takeaway
Seek greater spiritual longing.
Themes
spirituality
longing
grace
Mood
contemplative
yearning
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- personal reflection
- faith community
Key Concepts
theology
devotional practice
Questions to Reflect On
- What blocks deeper devotion?
- How can you nurture spiritual thirst?
A Different Perspective
May feel unfulfilled.
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