Desire Quote by James K.A. Smith
““Jesus’s command to follow him is a command to align our loves and longings with his—to want what God wants, to desire what God desires, to hunger and thirst after God and crave a world where he is all in all—a vision encapsulated by the shorthand “the kingdom of God.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Desiring the Kingdom, 2009
Following Jesus means aligning one's deepest desires with God's will, seeking a life centered on divine purpose rather than personal ambition.
In simple terms: Align desires with God's will.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize divine purpose over self‑interest.
Themes
faith
desire
spiritual alignment
purpose
Mood
reflective
devotional
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church community
- ethical decision‑making
- mission work
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy of desire
Christian ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal longing conflicts with your spiritual aims?
- How can you nurture a desire for God's kingdom?
A Different Perspective
Human desires are complex and may resist alignment with divine goals.
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