--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: So for us, the condition and preparation…" description: "\"So for us, the condition and preparation on and by which we are sheltered by that great hand, is the faith that asks, and the asking of faith. We must ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/349/alexander-maclaren-3410_abandon_so-for-us-the-condition-and-preparation_2978608.png" --- # So for us, the condition and preparation on and by which… ![“So for us, the condition and preparation on and by which we are sheltered by that great hand, is the faith that asks, and the asking of faith. We must forsake the earthly props, but we must also believingly desire to be upheld by the heavenly arms. We make God responsible for our safety when we…” quote by Alexander MacLaren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/349/alexander-maclaren-3410_abandon_so-for-us-the-condition-and-preparation_2978608.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/349/alexander-maclaren-3410_abandon_so-for-us-the-condition-and-preparation_2978608.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/349/alexander-maclaren-3410_abandon_so-for-us-the-condition-and-preparation_2978608.png) > “So for us, the condition and preparation on and by which we are sheltered by that great hand, is the faith that asks, and the asking of faith. We must forsake the earthly props, but we must also believingly desire to be upheld by the heavenly arms. We make God responsible for our safety when we abandon other defense, and commit ourselves to Him.” [Alexander MacLaren](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/alexander-maclaren/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Faith requires surrendering earthly security and trusting divine support. **In simple terms:** Trust God, release earthly reliance. Key Takeaway Cultivate deep faith. Themes faith trust spiritual surrender Mood solemn hopeful Type spiritual reflective When to use this quote - prayer - mission work - life crises - decision making Key Concepts theology psychology Questions to Reflect On - How do you balance faith and practical action? - What does divine support mean to you? 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