Desire Quote by E.M.Bounds
““Lack of spiritual desire should grieve us and lead us to lament its absence, to seek earnestly for its bestowal, so that our praying, henceforth, should be an expression of the soul's sincere desire.””
About This Quote
A call to recognize the emptiness of lacking spiritual longing and to actively pursue a deep, sincere connection with the divine.
In simple terms: Spiritual yearning is essential; seek it earnestly.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate genuine spiritual desire.
Themes
spirituality
longing
faith
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- religious practice
- seeking meaning
- community worship
Key Concepts
inner desire
prayer
soul
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture authentic spiritual yearning?
- What practices deepen sincere prayer?
A Different Perspective
Spiritual desire may be hard to awaken without guidance.
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