Desire Quote by Gerald G. May
““Perhaps it is not surprising, then, that we do the same with our deepest longings for God. God does not always come to us in the pleasant ways we might expect, and so we repress our desire for God. When””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Wounded Healer by Gerald G. May, 1978
Human longing for the divine often meets unexpected, difficult experiences, leading us to suppress that desire.
In simple terms: God’s ways can be hard, causing us to hide our yearning.
Key Takeaway
Accept difficulty as part of spiritual growth.
Themes
spirituality
longing
faith
suffering
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- grief counseling
- personal crisis
- religious study
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when spiritual expectations fail?
- What can hidden yearning teach you about faith?
A Different Perspective
Not all divine encounters are comforting; some may deepen doubt.
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