John Piper writes in his book, The Dangerous Duty of Delight, "God has put eternity in man's mind and filled the human heart with longing. But we know not what we long for until we see the breathtaking God. This is the cause of universal restlessness. Hence the famous prayer of Saint Augustine: 'You made us for yourself and our hearts find no peace till they rest in you.'"
"The world has an inconsolable longing. It tries to satisfy the longing with scenic vacations, accomplishments of creativity, stunning cinematic productions, sexual exploits, sports extravaganzas, hallucinogenic drugs, ascetic rigors, managerial excellence, etc. But the longing remains. What does this mean? C.S. Lewis answers:"
"If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world."
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