Faith Quote by Jerry Sittser
““Gifts of grace come to all of us. But we must be ready to see and willing to receive these gifts. It will require a kind of sacrifice, the sacrifice of believing that, however painful our losses, life can still be good — good in a different way then before, but nevertheless good. I will never recover from my loss and I will never got over missing the ones I lost. But I still cherish life. . . . I will always want the ones I lost back again. I long for them with all my soul. But I still celebrate the life I have found because they are gone. I have lost, but I have also gained. I lost the world I loved, but I gained a deeper awareness of grace. That grace has enabled me to clarify my purpose in life and rediscover the wonder of the present moment.””
About This Quote
Source Memoir: The Long Way Home, 2015
Loss and grief coexist with gratitude for life, revealing grace that reshapes purpose and present‑moment awareness.
In simple terms: Grief can deepen appreciation of life.
Key Takeaway
Find meaning through loss and gratitude.
Themes
grief
grace
purpose
mindfulness
Mood
somber
hopeful
Type
personal
reflective
When to use this quote
- bereavement counseling
- personal growth
- mindful living
Key Concepts
psychology
spirituality
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one balance mourning with celebration?
- What practices nurture present‑moment awareness?
A Different Perspective
Grief may overwhelm and stall healing.
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