Compassion Quote by Jeffery R. Holland
““With time and perspective we recognize that such problems in life do come for a purpose, if only to allow the one who faces such despair to be convinced that he really does need divine strength beyond himself, that she really does need the offer of heaven’s hand. Those who feel no need for mercy usually never seek it and almost never bestow it. Those who have never had a heartache or a weakness or felt lonely or forsaken never have had to cry unto heaven for relief of such personal pain. Surely it is better to find the goodness of God and the grace of Christ, even at the price of despair, than to risk living our lives in a moral or material complacency that has never felt any need for faith or forgiveness, any need for redemption or relief.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2009
Recognizing that suffering serves a divine purpose, urging reliance on God’s strength and mercy rather than self‑sufficiency.
In simple terms: Pain can lead to spiritual growth and reliance on God.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine help in hardship.
Themes
faith
redemption
humility
spiritual growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
serene
Type
inspirational
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- loss
- loneliness
- spiritual doubt
- seeking forgiveness
Key Concepts
Divine purpose
human weakness
grace
dependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does suffering reshape your view of faith?
- What role does gratitude play after hardship?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on external comfort may hinder personal responsibility.
