Comfort Quote by Jeanne Marie Bouvier de la Motte Guyon
“All consolation that does not come from God is but desolation; when the soul has learned to receive no comfort but in God only, it has passed beyond the reach of desolation.”
About This Quote
True comfort originates solely from divine source; worldly consolation leads to emptiness, and reliance on God frees the soul from desolation.
In simple terms: Divine comfort only.
Key Takeaway
God is the sole source of true solace.
Themes
spiritual dependence
inner peace
faith
solace
desolation
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
aphorism
spiritual insight
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual doubt
- loss of loved ones
Key Concepts
theology
psychology of comfort
Practical Applications
- pastoral counseling
- personal meditation
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reliance on God change one's experience of suffering?
- What does it mean to be beyond desolation?
