I would go to the deeps a hundred times to cheer a downcast spirit. It is good for me to have been afflicted, that I might know how to speak a word in season to one that is weary.
Interpretation
This quote emphasizes the importance of experiencing hardship to develop empathy and the ability to uplift others.
Charles Spurgeon's quote expresses a deep understanding of the human experience, highlighting that going through difficult times can equip one to better support and uplift those who are struggling. The idea is that personal trials bring wisdom and compassion, allowing individuals to communicate hope and encouragement to others in need, thus creating a cycle of mutual support and strength in the community.
In practice
During a motivational speech to encourage resilience in the face of challenges.
Amusement should be used to do us good “like a medicine”: it must never be used as the food of the man...Many have had all holy thoughts and gracious resolutions stamped out by perpetual trifling. Pleasure so called is the murderer of thought. This is the age of excessive amusement: everybody craves for it, like a babe for its rattle.
When you see no present advantage, walk by faith and not by sight. Do God the honor to trust Him when it comes to matters of loss for the sake of principle.
It is far easier to fight with sin in public than to pray against it in private.
You will never glory in God till first of all God has killed your glorying in yourself.
After faith comes repentance, or, rather, repentance is faith's twin brother and is born at the same time.
["All the paths of the Lord are mercy and truth unto such as keep his covenant."] The original Hebrew word that has been translated "paths" means "well-worn roads' or "wheel tracks," such ruts as wagons make when they go down our green roads in wet weather and sink in up to the axles. God's ways are at times like heavy wagon tracks that cut deep into our souls, yet all of them are merciful.
Each of you, as an individual, must pick your own goals. Listen to others, but do not become a blind follower.
We don't quit. I don't quit. Let's seize this moment.
I never use that word, retire.
I've viewed myself as slightly above average in talent. And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening work ethic.
Some of us let these great dreams die, but others nourish and protect them; nurse them through bad days till they bring them to the sunshine and light...
Not everything you're going to do in volleyball - or in life, for that matter - is exciting or fully functional, but if you have the willpower to make each minute count, you'll benefit in some way. And it will make you a better player and a better person in the long run.
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