Grant, O Lord my God, that I may never fall away in…
““Grant, O Lord my God, that I may never fall away in success or in failure; that I may not be prideful in prosperity nor dejected in adversity. Let me rejoice only in what unites us and sorrow only in what separates us. May I strive to please no one or fear to displease anyone except Yourself. May I see always the things that are eternal and never those that are only temporal. May I shun any joy that is without You and never seek any that is beside You. O Lord, may I delight in any work I do for You and tire of any rest that is apart from You. My God, let me direct my heart towards You, and in my failings, always repent with a purpose of amendment.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A prayer seeking humility, focus on eternal values, and devotion to God, rejecting pride and despair tied to worldly success or failure.
In simple terms: Ask for humility and devotion to God, not worldly outcomes.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize spiritual over material concerns.
Themes
humility
spirituality
eternal perspective
faith
devotion
Mood
reverent
reflective
hopeful
Type
prayer
personal
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily worship
- decision making
- handling success
- handling failure
- seeking purpose
Key Concepts
theology
ethical humility
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure success beyond material gain?
- What practices keep you centered on spiritual values?
A Different Perspective
Human nature often ties identity to external achievements, making this ideal hard to sustain.