Quote by Teresa of Avila

O my God, what must a soul be like when it is in this state! It longs to be all one tongue with which to praise the Lord. It utters a thousand pious follies, in a continuous endeavor to please Him who thus possesses it.

O my God, what must a soul be like when it is in this state!

Summary

This quote expresses the intense connection between a soul and its devotion to God. The soul is portrayed as aching to be completely united with God, desiring to speak in ceaseless praise and expressing an insatiable desire to please Him. It reflects the profound spiritual longing and fervor that drives an individual to explore and experience a deeper connection with their faith.

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