God is not only the God of the sufferers but the God who suffers.... It is said of God that no one can behold his face and live. I always thought this meant that no one could see his splendor and live. A friend said perhaps it meant that no one could see his sorrow and live. Or perhaps his sorrow is splendor.... Instead of explaining our suffering God shares it. Nicholas Wolterstorff
About This Quote

In this quote, the speaker is most likely referring to the Christian idea that God suffers with people. However, the most important part of this quote is that God also suffers with people. The speaker is saying that God is a part of our suffering and a part of our happiness as well. There is no difference between our joys and our sorrows. We can see both as a part of God's plan for us.

Source: Lament For A Son

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