Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great…
““Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.” You do not fight against your problem; your problem will only live as long as you are conscious of it. Take your attention away from your problem and the multitude of reasons why you cannot achieve your ideal. Concentrate your attention entirely upon the thing desired.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Problems persist while you focus on them; shifting attention frees you to achieve goals.
In simple terms: Stop focusing on problems, focus on goals.
Redirect attention to desired outcomes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress
- goal pursuit
- habit change
- mental health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you observe when you shift focus?
- How does attention shape reality?
Changing focus is hard when fear dominates.