Heaven and earth Quote by Henri J.M. Nouwen
““Jesus, the man of sorrows, and we, the people of sorrow, hang there between heaven and earth, crying out, “God, our God, why have you forsaken us?””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Inner Voice of Love, 1999
Human suffering feels abandoned, yet faith can coexist with doubt.
In simple terms: Suffering feels abandoned yet faith persists.
Key Takeaway
Embrace doubt while seeking hope.
Themes
faith
suffering
spirituality
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- prayer groups
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
theodicy
existential doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we ask “why” in suffering?
- Can doubt deepen faith?
A Different Perspective
Faith alone may not answer all pain.
