Emotional pain Quote by Terryl L. Givens
““...God is not exempt from emotional pain...One the contrary, God's pain is as infinite as His love.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The God Who Tries Harder by Terryl L. Givens, 2010
Divine suffering mirrors human suffering, showing that God's love is boundless and includes emotional pain.
In simple terms: God feels pain as much as He loves.
Key Takeaway
Recognize shared vulnerability.
Themes
theity
compassion
theology
Mood
reflective
comforting
Type
theological
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Personal grief
- spiritual counseling
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
Divine empathy
infinite love
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your prayer life?
- Can suffering be a bridge to empathy?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may not satisfy those who view God as impassible.
![“the biblical scholar Richard Elliott Friedman notes that “probably the most remarkable difference of all” in disparate passages “is their different ways of picturing God.” Some depict “a deity who can regret things that he has done ([Gen.] 6:6, 7), . . . a deity who can be ‘grieved to his heart’…” quote by Terryl L. Givens](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ae/terryl-l-givens-20241_bible_the-biblical-scholar-richard-elliott-fri_292417.jpg)
