Compassion Quote by Thomas a Kempis
“Let not therefore thy heart be troubled, neither let it fear. Trust in me, and put thy confidence in my mercy. When thou thinkest thyself farthest off from me, oftentimes I am nearest unto thee. When thou countest almost all to be lost, then oftentimes the greatest gain of reward is close at hand. All is not lost, when any thing falleth out contrary. Thou oughtest not to judge according to present feeling; nor so to take any grief, or give thyself over to it.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Imitation of Christ, Thomas à Kempis, 1418
Trust in divine mercy during hardship; inner peace comes from faith, not fleeting feelings.
In simple terms: Trust God; stay calm in trouble.
Key Takeaway
Rely on faith, not fear.
Themes
faith
resilience
trust
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
reassuring
spiritual
Type
religious
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- grief
- decision making
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
divine mercy
inner peace
detachment
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you trust when fear rises?
- How does letting go of judgment help?
A Different Perspective
Faith may not erase pain, only reframe it.
