Many timelessly wise authors and artists have heard the voice of God and graciously shared their encounters with us. Here are 11 quotes that will change and refresh your thoughts on Christ and the most special relationship you can experience.

A.W. Tozer prays for humility so he can earnestly seek God, and for rescue from himself. We should always pray for more thirst for Christ, because it is not in our nature to thirst for something we cannot easily see.

We often see God’s love and think we can leave it there because it will always be there. But God’s love should drive you to live a life completely for Him.

This is a quote from my favorite book. It was the first book I read that changed my perspective on God and therefore made me want more of Him. This quote is about loving people like God loves us.

Francis Chan has always been someone who doesn’t want to be known, but would rather everyone he knows have a personal relationship with Christ. That is earnest, God love being lived out.

God hates the things that hurt us.

This quote from Heidi Baker reminds us that God is not looking for perfect people, or even people who strive to be perfect. He is looking for “laid down lovers of Jesus” who will be humble and caring with His love rather than keeping it to themselves.

I just think this is a genuine and vulnerable description of God’s love for us. He takes us in and lifts us up and gives us faith. We often forget that our faith in God initially comes from His grace.

In His arms. Enough said.

The second half of this quote is a wonderful depiction of what God has done and will do for us. The beginning is what we can do for Him, not because He needs us, but because we need Him, and He cares enough for our tarnished souls to want what is best for us.

An eye-opening picture of what it’s like to be both fully-known and truly loved: to be loved by God.

The day will come for you, too. What a beautiful day it will be when we blossom into the person Christ intends for us to be.