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“If I'm trusting myself, I will stare at all the possible ways I could fail. If I'm trusting God, I will stare at all the possible ways He'll use this whether I fail or succeed.” quote by Lysa TerKeurst
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“If I'm trusting myself, I will stare at all the possible ways I could fail. If I'm trusting God, I will stare at all the possible ways He'll use this whether I fail or succeed.”

Lysa TerKeurst

About This Quote

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

Trusting oneself leads to focusing on possible failures; trusting God shifts focus to how failures can be used for good.

In simple terms: Self‑trust worries about failure; faith trusts in purpose.

Key Takeaway

Balance self‑trust with faith.

Themes

faith self‑trust failure purpose

Mood

hopeful balanced

Type

spiritual practical

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • personal health
  • creative projects
  • financial planning

Key Concepts

spiritual reliance risk assessment growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you combine planning with trust?
  • What role does faith play in your risk‑taking?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on faith may ignore practical preparation.

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