Bridge Quote by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield
““If the Lord calls us to be a bridge, we have to learn to bear in his strength the weight. And it hurts. And it's good. And the Lord equips.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Grace and Suffering, 2020
Being a bridge for others requires bearing heavy burdens, which is painful yet rewarding, and divine support is provided.
In simple terms: Carrying others’ burdens is painful but blessed.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the weight, trust divine help.
Themes
service
suffering
faith
Mood
hopeful
sacred
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- counseling
- community leadership
- personal hardship
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal limits with serving others?
- What does “good” mean in suffering?
A Different Perspective
The burden can become overwhelming without balance.
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