Friendship Quote by T.D Jakes
““I may be, tied up, but at least, I am HIS. I may be hurting, But I am HIS, I may be reluctant, but I am HIS, I may be lonely, but I am HIS, I may be frustrated, but I am HIS, That’s why I am praising Him, because I’m glad He tied me up. He stopped me from doing the things I would have done, that would’ve messed up myself. When I look at how my friends got loosed, I thank Him for tying me up. When I look at how the neighborhood boys are locked up in jail, I thank Him for tying me up. I am not happy about it then, but I’m glad about it now. When I think about the person I almost married, When I think about the job I almost got, When I think about the people who wouldn’t let me join their clique, When I think about the people who stops talking to me, I thank Him for tying me up. I thank Him for the rope that got me tied up.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon, date unknown
The speaker thanks God for hardships, seeing them as divine restraints that prevent worse outcomes.
In simple terms: Hardships are seen as protective divine restraints.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges as possible guidance.
Themes
faith
gratitude
suffering
divine providence
personal growth
Mood
reflective
spiritual
hopeful
Type
Friendship:0
Praising:0
T-d-jakes:1
Thank Rope:0
Jail Thank:0
Thank Tying:0
Tying Thank:0
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- prayer
- life decisions
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual resilience
trust in God
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you interpret personal setbacks?
- What role does faith play in your resilience?
A Different Perspective
Hardships may not always be beneficial; perspective varies.
