We need not borrow and take up sorrows upon use of the…
“We need not borrow and take up sorrows upon use of the morrow, to make up our present load; as we read of daily bread, so of a daily cross, Luke ix. M, which we are bid to take, not to make.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
We should not add future worries to our present burdens; instead we accept the daily challenges given to us.
In simple terms: Do not add future sorrows to current load.
Key Takeaway
Accept present challenges without adding imagined ones.
Themes
faith
patience
acceptance
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily stress
- healthcare
- parenting
- financial planning
Key Concepts
Christian theology
stoicism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you distinguish real from imagined burdens?
- What daily practices help you accept present challenges?
A Different Perspective
Assuming future problems may cause unnecessary anxiety.