Good and bad Quote by Louie Giglio
““There is an anchor for the soul at the cross of Christ, and it is saying to you today, ‘I love you.’ Yes, there is freedom but I have never lost control. It is saying to you, ‘I will take the worst and use it for eternal good.’ It is saying to you, ‘I am painting on a canvas bigger than you can see or understand,’ and it’s saying to you, ‘I understand.’ That cross is saying, ‘I understand.’ And when this stuff happens, we want to run away from God and be made at God and hate God. But when you look at the cross, you can’t because you realize and you can’t stop with the question we all want to ask, ‘Why is this happening to me?’ Or if you are a believer, ‘God why are you letting this happen to me?’ When you look at the cross, another thought emerges and the thought is, ‘Jesus, this happened to you. What’s happening to me, happened to you. You know about pain. You went through loss. You suffered death. You were mistreated. You were rejected. Everything in my life, good and bad, was all put on you.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: "The Cross and the Pain", 2018
The cross reflects Christ’s suffering and love, offering understanding and hope amid personal trials.
In simple terms: Christ’s pain offers comfort and purpose.
Key Takeaway
Find hope in suffering.
Themes
faith
redemption
pain
Mood
hopeful
consoling
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- spiritual growth
- church teaching
Key Concepts
theology
existential meaning
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal suffering shape your faith?
- What does “eternal good” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May not resonate with non‑believers.
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