Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. Do…
“Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men. Do not pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for powers equal to your tasks. Then the doing of your work shall be no miracle. But you shall be a miracle. Every day you shall wonder at yourself, at the richness of life which has come to you by the grace of God. Not in doing what you like but in liking what you do is the secret of happiness.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True strength comes from aligning abilities with challenges, not seeking easy tasks; happiness lies in loving one's work.
In simple terms: Match skills to tasks, love your work.
Seek growth through purposeful effort.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career development
- personal goals
- mindful practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess when a task matches your capacity?
- What practices cultivate love for daily work?
Overemphasis on struggle can cause burnout if not balanced.