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Accepting Quote by Amy Carmichael

“Can we accept the unexplained, the loss, The crushing agony, and hold us still. And nowhere is that clearer vision given Which pierces a bewildering providence, And opens windows upon highest heaven, But where we see Suffering Omnipotence.” quote by Amy Carmichael
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“Can we accept the unexplained, the loss, The crushing agony, and hold us still. And nowhere is that clearer vision given Which pierces a bewildering providence, And opens windows upon highest heaven, But where we see Suffering Omnipotence.”

Amy Carmichael

About This Quote

Source Poem: Spiritual reflection, 1912

The poem urges acceptance of suffering and mystery, seeing divine purpose in pain.

In simple terms: Accept pain as part of a higher plan.

Key Takeaway

Embrace suffering as a path to spiritual insight.

Themes

faith suffering divine mystery spiritual growth

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • grief counseling
  • spiritual practice
  • theological study

Key Concepts

theology existentialism grief hope

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does suffering teach you about faith?
  • Can pain lead to deeper understanding?
A Different Perspective

Suffering may not always have clear meaning.

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