Good when He gives, supremely good; Nor less when He…
![“Good when He gives, supremely good; Nor less when He denies: Afflictions, from His sovereign hand, Are blessings in disguise. [. . .] That useless thoughts spoil all: that the mischief began there; but that we ought to reject them, as soon as we perceived their impertinence to the matter in hand…” quote by Brother Lawrence](https://sms4smile.com/q/i/f59/brother-lawrence-4215_affliction_good-when-he-gives-supremely-good-nor-le_1937522.png)
““Good when He gives, supremely good; Nor less when He denies: Afflictions, from His sovereign hand, Are blessings in disguise. [. . .] That useless thoughts spoil all: that the mischief began there; but that we ought to reject them, as soon as we perceived their impertinence to the matter in hand, or our salvation; and return to our communion with GOD.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Divine providence can appear as hardship, yet it serves a higher purpose; rejecting unhelpful thoughts restores spiritual focus.
In simple terms: God’s trials are hidden blessings; let go of useless thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace hardship as divine teaching.
Themes
faith
spirituality
resilience
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- counseling
- crisis coping
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
theology
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What thoughts are you clinging to that hinder your faith?
- How can you view current hardships as blessings?
A Different Perspective
Unhelpful thoughts can dominate mind, hindering growth.