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I give up, God. You made me. You know how I am. I cannot…

“I give up, God. You made me. You know how I am. I cannot keep my distance. Nor can I keep those I love alive. Only you can do that. Only you are God. I give over. I fall prostrate before you. What you see fit to bless me with I will rejoice over. When you takest away, I will turn to you for…” quote by Deeanne Gist
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““I give up, God. You made me. You know how I am. I cannot keep my distance. Nor can I keep those I love alive. Only you can do that. Only you are God. I give over. I fall prostrate before you. What you see fit to bless me with I will rejoice over. When you takest away, I will turn to you for solace. For you are the one and only God.””

Deeanne Gist

About This Quote

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

A plea for divine help, surrendering control and seeking comfort in faith.

In simple terms: Surrender to God for comfort.

Key Takeaway

Trust God in hardship.

Themes

faith humility trust

Mood

hopeful reverent

Type

spiritual prayerful

When to use this quote

  • grief
  • illness
  • loss
  • uncertainty

Key Concepts

theology dependence surrender

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance faith with personal responsibility?
  • What does surrender mean in practical terms?
A Different Perspective

Faith may not answer all prayers; reliance on deity can hinder personal agency.

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