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“So for us, the condition and preparation on and by which we are sheltered by that great hand, is the faith that asks, and the asking of faith. We must forsake the earthly props, but we must also believingly desire to be upheld by the heavenly arms. We make God responsible for our safety when we…” quote by Alexander MacLaren
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“So for us, the condition and preparation on and by which we are sheltered by that great hand, is the faith that asks, and the asking of faith. We must forsake the earthly props, but we must also believingly desire to be upheld by the heavenly arms. We make God responsible for our safety when we abandon other defense, and commit ourselves to Him.”

Alexander MacLaren

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Faith requires surrendering earthly security and trusting divine support.

In simple terms: Trust God, release earthly reliance.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate deep faith.

Themes

faith trust spiritual surrender

Mood

solemn hopeful

Type

spiritual reflective

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • mission work
  • life crises
  • decision making

Key Concepts

theology psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance faith and practical action?
  • What does divine support mean to you?
A Different Perspective

Blind faith may ignore practical safeguards.

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