God Wants Quote by John Eldredge
““And after years of hearing the heart-cry of women, I am convinced beyond a doubt of this: God wants to be loved. He wants to be a priority to someone. How could we have missed this? From cover to cover, from beginning to end, the cry of God's heart is, "Why won't you choose Me?" It is amazing to me how humble, how vulnerable God is on this point. "You will . . . find me," says the Lord, "when you seek me with all your heart" (Jer. 29:13). In other words, "Look for me, pursue me -- I want you to pursue me." Amazing. As Tozer says, "God waits to be wanted.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Wild at Heart by John Eldredge, 2001
God desires love and priority from humans; He invites sincere, wholehearted seeking.
In simple terms: God wants love and to be chosen.
Key Takeaway
Seek God fully.
Themes
faith
relationship
spirituality
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church community
- spiritual counseling
- daily devotion
Key Concepts
Divine desire
human longing
vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you truly prioritize God?
- How does vulnerability affect your faith?
A Different Perspective
Human selfishness can hinder genuine pursuit.
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