Ashamed Quote by Anonymous
“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 for 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, so that 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 misty lowland where I have wandered so long.”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: Personal devotional text, unknown source
The speaker acknowledges God's past grace but feels a deeper yearning for more, recognizing personal spiritual dryness and desire for renewed love and purpose.
In simple terms: Acknowledges past blessings yet longs for deeper spiritual fulfillment.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper connection with the divine.
Themes
spiritual longing
humility
renewal
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
devotional
reflective
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual retreat
- confessional worship
Key Concepts
theology
desire
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate a sustained yearning for divine love?
- What practices help transform spiritual thirst into active service?
A Different Perspective
Spiritual growth can be slow and may feel insufficient without community support.
