On accepting adversity in our lives: Always it is…
“On accepting adversity in our lives: Always it is initiated by an act of will on our part; we set ourselves to believe in the overruling goodness, providence, and sovereignty of God and refuse to turn aside no matter what may come, no matter how we may feel. I mistakenly thought I could not trust God unless I felt like trusting Him. Now I am learning that trusting God is first of all a matter of the will. I choose to trust in God, and my feelings eventually follow.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Trusting God is presented as a deliberate act of will, independent of feelings; faith precedes emotion, and perseverance follows.
In simple terms: Trust is a choice before feeling it.
Key Takeaway
Choose faith, then feelings follow.
Themes
faith
will
adversity
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
theological
motivational
When to use this quote
- facing hardship
- spiritual practice
- personal growth
Key Concepts
theology of trust
psychology of belief
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you trust before you feel?
- How does willpower affect belief?
A Different Perspective
Faith may be challenged by doubt and suffering.