Such as are your habitual thoughts, such also will be the character of your mind; for the soul is dyed by the thoughts.
Marcus AureliusRead
We strain to hear. But instead of hearing an answer we catch sight of God himself scraped and torn. Through our tears we see the tears of God
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the struggle to understand suffering and the divine presence in our pain.
In this quote, Nicholas Wolterstorff illustrates the profound connection between human suffering and the divine. He suggests that in our quest for answers during times of hardship, we may instead encounter the raw, shared pain of God, revealing a deeper understanding of suffering. It highlights the notion that God is not distant from our grief, but rather intimately present, experiencing our sorrow alongside us, which can bring a sense of solace and companionship in our struggles.
Themes
SufferingGodTearsDivinePain
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a memorial service to comfort those grieving.
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