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“When in situations of stress, we wonder if there is any more in us to give, we can be comforted to know that God, who knows our capabilities perfectly, placed us here to succeed. No one was foreordained to fail or to be wicked. When we have been weighed and found wanting, let us remember that we…” quote by Neal Maxwell
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““When in situations of stress, we wonder if there is any more in us to give, we can be comforted to know that God, who knows our capabilities perfectly, placed us here to succeed. No one was foreordained to fail or to be wicked. When we have been weighed and found wanting, let us remember that we were measured before and were found equal to our tasks; and therefore, let us continue but with a more determined discipleship." (Ensign, Feb. 1979, 73.)””

Neal Maxwell

About This Quote

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

When stressed, remember God knows our limits and placed us to succeed, so we can persevere with determined faith.

In simple terms: God knows our limits; we can persevere.

Key Takeaway

Trust divine purpose and keep striving.

Themes

faith perseverance purpose determination

Mood

hopeful determined

Type

inspirational religious

When to use this quote

  • personal crisis
  • career challenges
  • health setbacks
  • spiritual doubt

Key Concepts

theology self‑efficacy resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does belief shape your response to stress?
  • What practical steps complement spiritual confidence?
A Different Perspective

Faith alone may not solve practical obstacles without action.

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