God knows Quote by Nancy Rue
““God knows suffering, not because he created it, but because He experiences it with us. ... It is also true that although God knows suffering, He doesn't explain it. I waited and searched and beat myself up for that, and I know now that it just flat-out doesn't happen. God only walks us through it and out into a place where we can once again be free. He does this not because we believe some rigid this or that about Him. He does it because He believes in us. He doesn't ask us to go out into the world telling people why they suffer. Even if we knew why, it wouldn't hurt any less. What we need to know is how to help each other live with it, and live well.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Faith and Suffering, 2015
God shares in human suffering, not by creating it, but by walking alongside us, offering freedom through belief and mutual support.
In simple terms: God empathizes with suffering and guides us to freedom.
Key Takeaway
Trust in shared journey through pain.
Themes
faith
suffering
compassion
spirituality
Mood
comforting
encouraging
Type
spiritual
practical
When to use this quote
- counseling
- support groups
- personal prayer
- community service
Key Concepts
empathy
trust
mutual aid
theodicy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we support others in suffering?
- What does trusting God look like in hardship?
A Different Perspective
Some may find this view insufficient for explaining injustice.
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