Hold fast Quote by Anonymous
““In God, there is no sorrow or suffering or affliction. If you want to be free of all affliction and suffering, hold fast to God, and turn wholly to Him, and to no one else. Indeed, all your suffering comes from this: that you do not turn towards God.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Christian devotional, unknown source
Suffering stems from turning away from divine reliance; aligning fully with God removes affliction.
In simple terms: Pain comes from not trusting God.
Seek spiritual alignment to reduce suffering.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief counseling
- religious practice
- meditation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What practical steps can you take to deepen trust?
- How do you reconcile suffering with belief?
Faith alone may not address all sources of pain, especially non‑spiritual ones.