Desire Quote by Eric Gimour
““Teresa of Avila writes, “My soul suffers out of desire for You.” She is expounding on Psalm 84:2, “My soul pines for You.” “Pines” is an anguished, aching desire for your lover. When was the last time your heart ached for Jesus? Have you been up in the night with tears looking into His beauty? Have you pushed the plate away out of a lack of desire for food, overwhelmed with a desire for God?””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Spiritual Longing, 2022
A soul's deep yearning for divine presence reflects true spiritual hunger and love.
In simple terms: Deep longing for God.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate heartfelt desire for the divine.
Themes
spirituality
longing
faith
Mood
contemplative
earnest
Type
devotional
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- night vigils
- spiritual retreats
Key Concepts
theology
psyche
desire
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you nurture desire without neglect?
- What practices deepen your yearning?
A Different Perspective
May become self‑absorbed without balance.
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