Heart Quote by Sally Lloyd-Jones
“When we run from God, we run away from everything that makes us alive and free. We run away from our own happiness. We leave our place where we belong—close to his heart.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gift of Being, 2020
Fleeing from God distances us from vitality, happiness, and our true place.
In simple terms: Running from God loses life’s joy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace connection with the divine.
Themes
spirituality
freedom
happiness
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual practice
- relationship building
Key Concepts
Christian mysticism
existential freedom
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “running from God” feel like?
- How can you return to your true belonging?
A Different Perspective
Fear of divine intimacy can cause avoidance.
