God's Grace in Your Suffering Quotes

“J. I. Packer once noted that "a half-truth masquerading as the whole truth becomes a complete untruth." We can extend his logic. A half-kindness masquerading as the whole kindness becomes a complete unkindness.”
― David A. Powlison, God's Grace in Your Suffering

“Faith’s enduring and alert dependency on the Lord is one of the Spirit’s finest fruits. And you bear that fruit only when you have lived through something hard.”
― David A. Powlison, God's Grace in Your Suffering

“We can make the right answer sound old hat, but I guarantee this: God will surprise you. He will make you stop. You will struggle. He will bring you up short. You will hurt. He will take his time. You will grow in faith and in love. He will deeply delight you. You will find the process harder than you ever imagined--and better.”
― David A. Powlison, God's Grace in Your Suffering

“First, it is obvious from both Scripture and experience that God never establishes a no-fly zone keeping all problems away.”
― David A. Powlison, God's Grace in Your Suffering