Breathing Quote by John Owen
“Longing, breathing, and panting after deliverance is a grace in itself, that has a mighty power to conform the soul into the likeness of the thing longed after...unless you long for deliverance you shall not have it.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 17th century
The passage likens yearning for spiritual deliverance to a powerful force that shapes the soul, but warns that without true longing, deliverance remains unattainable.
In simple terms: Longing shapes the soul; without it, deliverance fails.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate genuine spiritual longing.
Themes
spirituality
desire
transformation
Mood
contemplative
serious
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- life crises
Key Concepts
faith
sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you truly desire spiritual freedom?
- What prevents you from longing?
A Different Perspective
The language may be too abstract for modern readers.
