Cry Quote by Jennifer Donnelly
“Cry your grief to God. Howl to the heavens. Tear your shirt. Your hair. Your flesh. Gouge out your eyes. Carve out your heart. And what will you get from Him? Only silence. Indifference. But merely stand looking at the playbills, sighing because your name is not on them, and the devil himself appears at your elbow full of sympathy and suggestions. And that's why I did it…Because God loves us, but the devil takes an interest.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Devil’s Advocate, 2015
Intense suffering and pleading to divine help often meet silence, while temptation offers false comfort.
In simple terms: Prayer can feel ignored while temptation lures.
Key Takeaway
Seek authentic connection, not empty rituals.
Themes
faith
suffering
temptation
Mood
despair
contemplative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- religious doubt
- mental health crises
- spiritual seeking
Key Concepts
theodicy
spiritual struggle
human despair
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we turn to faith in pain?
- How can we recognize genuine guidance versus deceptive comfort?
A Different Perspective
Silence may be a test, not indifference.
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