Christian Quote by A. W. Tozer
““The certainty that God is always near us, present in all parts of His world, closer to us than our thoughts, should maintain us in a state of high moral happiness most of the time. But not all the time. It would be less than honest to promise every believer continual jubilee and less than realistic to expect it. As a child may cry out in pain even when sheltered in its mother's arms, so a Christian may sometimes know what it is to suffer even in the conscious presence of God. Though 'always rejoicing,' Paul admitted that he was sometimes sorrowful, and for our sakes Christ experienced strong crying and tears though He never left the bosom of the Father (John 1:18). But all will be well. In a world like this tears have their therapeutic effects. The healing balm distilled from the garments of the enfolding Presence cures our ills before they become fatal. The knowledge that we are never alone calms the troubled sea of our lives and speaks peace to our souls.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Pursuit of God, A. W. Tozer, 1948
God’s constant presence offers comfort and moral joy, yet suffering still occurs; recognizing His nearness eases pain and brings peace.
In simple terms: God is always near, but we still feel pain; his presence soothes us.
Trust God’s presence even in sorrow.
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When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief counseling
- spiritual retreat
- daily meditation
- mental health support
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does you of God’s closeness change your response to suffering?
- What practices help you sense divine comfort?
The quote may overlook that some people struggle to feel any divine presence despite prayer.