Pray to God for gladness. Be glad as children, as the…
“Pray to God for gladness. Be glad as children, as the birds of heaven. And let not the sin of men confound you in your doings. Fear not that it will wear away your work and hinder its being accomplished. Do not say, 'Sin is mighty, wickedness is mighty, evil environment is mighty, and we are lonely and helpless, and evil environment is wearing us away and hindering our good work from being done.' Fly from that dejection, children!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Encourages joy and childlike wonder, rejecting sin’s weight and despair.
In simple terms: Find joy, reject despair.
Choose hope over fear.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- prayer
- personal crisis
- overcoming guilt
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can joy coexist with suffering?
- What role does faith play in resilience?
Faith may clash with doubt.