Cease Quote by Julian of Norwich
“... our natural Will is to have God, and the Good Will of God is to have us; and we may never cease from willing nor from longing till we have Him in fullness of joy: and then may we no more desire.”
About This Quote
Source Mystical Text: Revelations of Divine Love, 14th century
Human longing seeks divine union; fulfillment ends desire for anything else.
In simple terms: Seeking God ends all longing.
Key Takeaway
Pursue spiritual union.
Themes
spirituality
desire
union
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
mystical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- meditation
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
theology
mysticism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does longing change after spiritual fulfillment?
- Can desire ever fully cease?
A Different Perspective
Human desire may persist despite devotion.
![“[...] I talk to the dead although I don't believe in ghosts. But it makes me feel good to speak with them. Maybe that is what God is. A good God wouldn't have let my babies die. I can't believe in that. My babies did nothing wrong." "I agree. They did nothing wrong." He looked at her thoughtfully…” quote by Min Jin Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d9d/min-jin-lee-7625_after-life_i-talk-to-the-dead-although-i-don-t-beli_77396.jpg)
