Brokenness Quote by Robert Farrar Capon
“He comes to us in the brokenness of our health, in the shipwreck of our family lives, in the loss of all possible peace of mind, even in the very thick of our sins. He saves us in our disasters, not from them. He emphatically does not promise to meet only the odd winner of the self-improvement lottery. He meets us all in our endless and inescapable losing.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gospel According to Jesus, Robert Farrar Capon, 1995
Divine help arrives amid our deepest crises, not to avoid them, and salvation is offered to everyone, not just a select few.
In simple terms: God helps us in our worst moments, not to escape them.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine aid during hardship.
Themes
faith
suffering
grace
universality
hope
Mood
comforting
hopeful
theological
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- family breakdown
- mental health struggles
- addiction recovery
Key Concepts
theodicy
universal salvation
spiritual resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What does it mean to receive help in disaster?
- How does universal grace challenge exclusivity?
A Different Perspective
Human free will can reject divine assistance despite its offer.
