My debts are large, my failures great, my shame secret and…
“My debts are large, my failures great, my shame secret and heavy; yet I come to ask for my good, I quake in fear lest my prayer be granted.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The speaker confesses deep shame and fear while pleading for divine help, highlighting vulnerability and hope.
In simple terms: Confession of shame and hope for mercy.
Acknowledge fear and seek help.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- prayer
- confessional writing
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does you reveal about your inner strength?
- How can vulnerability become a source of growth?
Faith may not answer every prayer.