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Love Quote by Graham Greene

“You were there teaching me to squander, so that one day we might have nothing left except this love of You. But You are too good to me. When I ask You for Pain, You give me peace. Give it him too. Give him my peace-he needs it more.” quote by Graham Greene
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““You were there teaching me to squander, so that one day we might have nothing left except this love of You. But You are too good to me. When I ask You for Pain, You give me peace. Give it him too. Give him my peace-he needs it more.””

Graham Greene

About This Quote

The speaker acknowledges divine generosity, receiving peace instead of pain, and wishes to extend that peace to another.

In simple terms: God gives peace, not pain; share it.

Key Takeaway

Offer peace to those in need.

Themes

faith spirituality compassion

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

spiritual encouraging

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • counseling
  • support groups
  • personal grief

Key Concepts

divine grace suffering intercession

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you embody peace for others?
  • What does divine comfort mean to you?
A Different Perspective

May oversimplify complex suffering.

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