Adversity Quote by David E. Sorensen
“Sometimes ... we find that even when we do our best to serve the Lord, we still suffer. You may know someone who faces these most challenging of circumstances: consider the parent whose child becomes ill, for whom everyone prays and fasts with all their heart and soul, but who ultimately dies. Or the missionary who sacrifices to go on a mission, then develops a terrible illness that leaves him or her severely disabled or in chronic pain.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Faith and Suffering, 2015
Even faithful service can coexist with deep hardship, showing that devotion doesn't guarantee protection from pain.
In simple terms: Faithful people still suffer.
Key Takeaway
Find meaning despite pain.
Themes
faith
suffering
service
resilience
compassion
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
spiritual
theological
When to use this quote
- hospital visits
- mission trips
- support groups
- counseling
- personal prayer
Key Concepts
theodicy
human vulnerability
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do good people endure tragedy?
- How can communities better support suffering believers?
A Different Perspective
Suffering may test belief.
