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Deep Quote by Lysa TerKeurst

“I know deep hurt. But I also know deep hope. Sometimes God's power is shown as much in preventing things as it is in making them happen. We may never know why. But we can always know and trust the Who.” quote by Lysa TerKeurst
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“I know deep hurt. But I also know deep hope. Sometimes God's power is shown as much in preventing things as it is in making them happen. We may never know why. But we can always know and trust the Who.”

Lysa TerKeurst

About This Quote

Source Book: Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Lysa TerKeurst, 2015

The quote acknowledges pain and hope, emphasizing that divine power works both by preventing harm and by creating outcomes, urging trust in God's plan.

In simple terms: God works through both protection and creation; trust Him.

Key Takeaway

Trust that God’s power is present in all circumstances.

Themes

faith hope trust divine providence

Mood

reassuring inspirational

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • health challenges
  • career setbacks
  • relationship struggles

Key Concepts

theology spiritual resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • In what ways can we discern God’s role in hardship?
  • How do we balance hope with realistic action?
A Different Perspective

It may oversimplify complex suffering by attributing it solely to divine will.

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