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“One morning I remember pulling out a small card and threading it through my typewriter. Among the words that I typed [...] were these: “The simple secret is this: put your trust in the Lord, do your best, then leave the rest to Him.” quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin
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““One morning I remember pulling out a small card and threading it through my typewriter. Among the words that I typed [...] were these: “The simple secret is this: put your trust in the Lord, do your best, then leave the rest to Him.””

Joseph B. Wirthlin

About This Quote

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

Faith combined with effort means trusting God after doing your best.

In simple terms: Do your best, then trust God.

Key Takeaway

Do your best, then surrender the outcome.

Themes

faith effort trust

Mood

hopeful peaceful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career goals
  • health challenges
  • family decisions

Key Concepts

spiritual surrender personal responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance effort with trust?
  • When should you seek help beyond prayer?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on faith may discourage planning.

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