S5: Waning Desire (The Gift of Thorns)
The Gift of Thorns (A. J. Swoboda)
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G. K. Chesterton is widely believed to have said, “There are two ways to get enough; one is to accumulate more and more. The other is to desire less.” Perhaps one positive outcome of experiencing a loss of desire for God is gaining a deeper appreciation for what we already do have rather than wanting and needing more.
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