Longing for god Quote by Elizabeth Lesser
““Prayer is allowing ourselves to be thirsty; it is a longing for something we just cannot seem to find. The Sufis say that our longing for God is God’s longing for us. In this way, prayer is like a conversation between friends separated across time and space.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Sacred Pathways, 2005
Prayer is a deep yearning that mirrors the divine desire for connection, turning it into a timeless dialogue between soul and the sacred.
In simple terms: Prayer is a longing that connects us with God like a friend.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate sincere yearning to deepen spiritual dialogue.
Themes
spirituality
longing
connection
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- group worship
- interfaith dialogue
- creative writing
- counseling
Key Concepts
Mysticism
dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- What does longing mean to you?
- How can you express this desire without words?
A Different Perspective
Not all traditions view prayer as reciprocal yearning.
