Quotes about Suffering
For nothing, how little soever, that is suffered for God's sake, can pass without merit in the sight of God.
— Thomas a Kempis
God lets us continue to feel much of sin's sting through suffering while we're heading for heaven. This constantly reminds us of what we're being delivered from; exposing sin for the poison it is.
— Joni Eareckson Tada
Dear Child of God, I am sorry to say that suffering is not optional.
— Desmond Tutu
Sometimes I try my hand at turning out small profundities and uncertain short stories, but I always end up with just one single word: God.
— Etty Hillesum
God uses chronic pain and weakness, along with other afflictions, as his chisel for sculpting our lives.
— JI Packer
God points to the peaceful attitude of suffering people to teach others about Himself.
— Joni Eareckson Tada
Whoever brings an affliction, it is God who sends it.
— Thomas Watson
God did not rescue me out of the pain, He rescued me through the pain!
— Tullian Tchividjian
A God who did not abolish suffering-worse , a God who abolished sin precisely by suffering-is a scandal to the modern mind.
— Peter Kreeft
When we behold the face of God, all memories of pain and suffering will vanish. Our souls shall be totally healed.
— RC Sproul
Satan can imitate God, but he cannot duplicate Him - God is the only One who can deliver us from our pain and suffering.
— David Jeremiah
The children of God all have a cross to bear. A suffering Savior generally has suffering disciples.
— JC Ryle