Bed Quote by Elizabeth Prentiss
“To love Christ more, is the deepest need, the constant cry of my soul Out in the woods and on my bed and out driving, when I am happy and busy, and when I am sad and idle, the whisper keeps going up for more love, more love, more love!”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Little Flower by Elizabeth Prentiss, 1865
A yearning for deeper love of Christ persists in every circumstance, urging continual spiritual longing.
In simple terms: Constant desire for Christ’s love.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate daily devotion.
Themes
faith
longing
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
earnest
Type
devotional
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- daily worship
- personal reflection
- times of joy
- times of sorrow
Key Concepts
Christian mysticism
devotional practice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you express this love in service?
- What habits keep this yearning alive?
A Different Perspective
May become self‑absorbed if not balanced with action.
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