Friendship Quote by John Spencer
““St. Chrysostom, suffering under the Empress Eudoxia, tells his friend Cyriacus how he armed himself beforehand…"I thought, will she banish me? 'The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof.' Take away my goods? 'Naked came I into the world, and naked must I return.' Will she stone me? I remembered Stephen. Behead me? John Baptist came into my mind," etc. Thus it should be with every one that intends to live and die comfortably: they must, as we say, lay up something for a rainy day; they must stock themselves with graces, store up promises, and furnish themselves with experiences of God's lovingkindness to others and themselves too, that so, when the evil day comes, they may have much good coming thereby.””
About This Quote
One must prepare spiritually and morally for life's hardships, storing grace and kindness like provisions for a storm.
In simple terms: Prepare inner resources for future trials.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate grace and kindness now.
Themes
spiritual preparedness
resilience
generosity
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- charitable acts
- learning from suffering
- building community
Key Concepts
theology
stoicism
self‑care
Questions to Reflect On
- What personal “rainy‑day” resources have you built?
- How can you balance spiritual preparation with tangible action?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on inner reserves may ignore practical needs.
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