Circumstances which we have resented, situations which we have found desperately difficult, have all been the means in the hands of God of driving the nails into the self-life which so easily complains.
Interpretation
Difficult circumstances can lead to personal growth and spiritual development.
This quote emphasizes that the challenging situations we often resent can serve a higher purpose, aiding in the removal of our ego and self-centeredness, which tends to complain in the face of adversity. It suggests that through hardship, we can cultivate resilience and a deeper connection to God, ultimately transforming our perspective on life's difficulties.
In practice
In a motivational speech about overcoming obstacles.
We will only advance in our evangelistic work as fast and as far as we advance on our knees. Prayer opens the channel between a soul and God; prayerlessness closes it. Prayer releases the grip of Satan's power; prayerlessness increases it. That is why prayer is so exhausting and so vital. If we believed it, the prayer meeting would be as full as the church.
Every one knew he could foretell wars and famines, though that was not so hard, for there was always a war, and generally a famine somewhere.
A Man of Knowledge like a rich Soil, feeds If not a world of Corn, a world of Weeds.
If there is anything more dangerous to the life of the mind than having no independent commitment to ideas, it is having an excess of commitment to some special and constricting idea.
Relying on the power of kindness is a sensitive undertaking. The challenge is to inspire people to be kind more often without tainting the selflessness that comes from doing something nice with no ulterior motive.
If your virtue is especially radiant, it can be possible to open a pathway to the subtle realm and receive these celestial teachings directly from the immortals.
Not until you become a stranger to yourself will you be able to make acquaintance with the Friend.
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