Adversity Quote by Robert D. Hales
“Does this mean we will always understand our challenges? Won't all of us, sometime, have reason to ask, 'O God, where art thou?' Yes! When a spouse dies, a companion will wonder. When financial hardship befalls a family, a father will ask. When children wander from the path, a mother and father will cry out in sorrow. Yes, 'weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.' Then, in the dawn of our increased faith and understanding, we arise and choose to wait upon the Lord, saying, 'Thy will be done.'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 2005
When suffering strikes, people instinctively seek divine guidance, trusting that hardship is temporary and will be followed by spiritual renewal.
In simple terms: People look to God in trouble, believing pain ends with hope.
Key Takeaway
Trust that hardship is temporary and faith will bring peace.
Themes
faith
suffering
hope
trust
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
reassuring
Type
scriptural
inspirational
comforting
When to use this quote
- grief after a spouse’s death
- financial crisis in a family
- children straying
- personal loss
- health challenges
Key Concepts
theodicy
perseverance
divine providence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain hope when pain feels endless?
- What practices help you sense divine comfort in trials?
A Different Perspective
The promise of joy may feel distant during deep grief, and waiting on divine timing can be difficult.
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