Affliction Quote by Theodore L. Cuyler
“God sometimes washes the eyes of His children with tears in order that they may read aright His providence and His commandments.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: 19th‑century preaching
Divine hardships, like tears, are meant to teach children divine truth and obedience.
In simple terms: God uses tears to teach His children.
Key Takeaway
Accept tears as lessons.
Themes
faith
suffering
learning
obedience
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- family crisis
- spiritual doubt
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual growth
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What lessons have tears taught you?
- How do you discern divine guidance?
A Different Perspective
Pain may not always lead to clarity.
![“May I strike my heart's keys clearly, and may none fail because of slack, uncertain, or fraying strings. May the tears that stream down my face make me more radiant: may my hidden weeping bloom… How we waste our afflictions!... [T]hey're really our wintering foliage, our dark greens of meaning…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7c7/rainer-maria-rilke-193_abode_may-i-strike-my-heart-s-keys-clearly-and_52479.jpg)
