Cease Quote by C. S. Lewis
“Tribulations cannot cease until God either sees us remade or sees that our remaking is now hopeless.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters, 1942
Human suffering persists until divine transformation occurs or hope is lost.
In simple terms: God’s presence ends pain only when we are changed or hopeless.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual renewal, not despair.
Themes
faith
hope
despair
redemption
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief counseling
- spiritual retreat
- life‑changing decision
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- What changes would make your suffering meaningful?
- How do you recognize divine intervention?
A Different Perspective
If one’s faith is weak, the quote may feel punitive rather than comforting.
