Blessing Quote by George Q. Cannon
“The saints should always remember that God sees not as man sees; that he does not willingly afflict his children, and that if he requires them to endure present privation and trial, it is that they may escape greater tribulations which would otherwise inevitably overtake them. If He deprives them of any present blessing, it is that he may bestow upon them greater and more glorious ones by-and by.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Doctrine and Covenants, 1850s
God allows temporary suffering so that greater blessings can follow, teaching trust in divine timing and purpose.
In simple terms: Suffering leads to greater blessings.
Key Takeaway
Trust God's plan.
Themes
faith
suffering
trust
divine purpose
Mood
comforting
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- illness
- financial hardship
- personal trials
- spiritual testing
Key Concepts
theodicy
spiritual growth
patience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you find meaning in current trials?
- What blessings might follow hardship?
A Different Perspective
Suffering may feel unjust; outcomes are not guaranteed.
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