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“That he had so often experienced the ready succours of Divine Grace upon all occasions, that from the same experience, when he had business to do, he did not think of it beforehand; but when it was time to do it, he found in GOD, as in a clear mirror, all that was fit for him to do. That of late…” quote by Brother Lawrence
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““That he had so often experienced the ready succours of Divine Grace upon all occasions, that from the same experience, when he had business to do, he did not think of it beforehand; but when it was time to do it, he found in GOD, as in a clear mirror, all that was fit for him to do. That of late he had acted thus, without anticipating care; but before the experience above mentioned, he had used it in his affairs.””

Brother Lawrence

About This Quote

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

Describes trusting divine guidance in daily tasks without over‑planning, seeing God as a clear mirror for appropriate actions.

In simple terms: Trust divine guidance without over‑planning.

Key Takeaway

Act with faith, not anxiety.

Themes

spirituality trust mindfulness

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • making decisions
  • creative projects
  • daily chores

Key Concepts

divine providence intuition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you balance faith and planning?
  • When does intuition guide you best?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance may reduce personal responsibility.

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