Bears Quote by John Owen
“If we would talk less and pray more about them, things would be better than they are in the world: at least, we should be better enabled to bear them.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Nature of Suffering, John Owen, 1655
We should focus on prayer over complaint, trusting divine strength to endure hardship.
In simple terms: Pray more, complain less, rely on God.
Seek divine help in trials.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- global injustice
- daily stress
- grief
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can prayer transform your response to suffering?
- What actions complement spiritual reliance?
Prayer alone may not change external conditions.