Longings and Yearnings
“Human beings have an innate sense of transcendence and longing for ultimate reality experienced only in the internal presence of God.” (Life Application Study Bible, 2 Corinthians
5:4)
"There is a longing for God in each of us, though we may not recognize or be conscious of it. However, in our lives as we search for joy, for peace, happiness and above all for love, we experience that longing." (Deacon and Fellow Pilgrim)
"Humanity in its origin was created for a world possessing a holistic unity of goodness, truth, and beauty: a world that was lost when humanity was exiled from Eden. A deep-seated longing for this true reality remains within human nature." (Lisa Coutras)
“The most profound being of man will always be seeking God. The invincible desire of every man is holiness. God Himself planted in the heart of man this unceasing divine yearning…” (Orthodox Agape)
“None but God can satisfy the longings of an immortal soul; that as the heart was made for Him, so He only can fill it.” (Richard Chenevix Trench)