I do not always ask, in my prayers and discussions, for…
“I do not always ask, in my prayers and discussions, for only those things I would like to see happen, because no man can claim to know what is best for mankind. Wakan Tanka and Grandfather alone know what is best, and this is why, even though I am worried, my attitude is not overcome with fear of the future. I submit always to Wakan Tanka's will. This is not easy, and most people find it impossible, but I have seen the power of Prayer and I have seen God's desires fulfilled. So I pray always that God will give me wisdom to accept his way of doing things.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Recognizing human limits, the speaker trusts divine wisdom over personal desire, accepting uncertainty with humility.
In simple terms: Trust divine wisdom, not personal desire.
Key Takeaway
Submit to higher will.
Themes
humility
faith
trust
Mood
reflective
spiritual
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decisionmaking
- leadership
- counseling
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Lakota spirituality
divine will
prayer
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal ambition with trust in higher guidance?
- What fears arise when surrendering control?
A Different Perspective
Human judgment is fallible; reliance on divine may limit agency.