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Great hearts can only be made by great troubles. The…

“Great hearts can only be made by great troubles. The shovel of trouble digs the reservoir of encouragement deeper and makes more room for comfort. God comes into our heart, he finds it full of earthly comforts and begins to break them, to make it empty, then there is more room for grace. The…” quote by Charles Haddon Spurgeon
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““Great hearts can only be made by great troubles. The shovel of trouble digs the reservoir of encouragement deeper and makes more room for comfort. God comes into our heart, he finds it full of earthly comforts and begins to break them, to make it empty, then there is more room for grace. The humbler a person is, the more comfort he will always have.””

Charles Haddon Spurgeon

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Adversity builds character and deepens reliance on divine grace, making room for spiritual growth.

In simple terms: Troubles shape strong hearts and open us to grace.

Key Takeaway

Embrace challenges to grow spiritually.

Themes

faith adversity humility spiritual growth

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

inspirational theological

When to use this quote

  • personal crises
  • spiritual retreats
  • counseling sessions
  • leadership training

Key Concepts

theology character development grace

Questions to Reflect On

  • How have your hardships deepened your faith?
  • What comforts help you stay humble?
A Different Perspective

Overcoming hardship can be overwhelming and may cause despair if not balanced with support.

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