Joy Quote by Ann Voskamp
““Humbly let go. Let go of trying to do, let go of trying to control, let go of my own way, let go of my own fears. Let God blow His wind, His trials, oxygen for joy's fire. Leave the hand open and be. Be at peace. Bend the knee and be small and let God give what God chooses to give because He only gives love and whisper a surprised thanks. This is the fuel for joy's flame. Fullness of joy is discovered only in the emptying of will. And I can empty. I can empty because counting His graces has awakened me to how He cherishes me, holds me, passionately values me. I can empty because I am full of His love. I can trust.””
About This Quote
Source Book: One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp, 2010
True peace and joy arise when we surrender personal control and trust in divine love, allowing God to fill us.
In simple terms: Surrender to God for peace and joy.
Key Takeaway
Trust and let go.
Themes
faith
trust
peace
joy
humility
Mood
peaceful
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
inspirational
motivational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- counseling
- personal crisis
- spiritual retreat
- daily devotion
Key Concepts
surrender
divine love
emptiness
gratitude
Questions to Reflect On
- How does letting go change your relationship with fear?
- What practices help you trust more fully?
A Different Perspective
Surrendering can feel risky and may lead to passivity if not balanced with responsibility.
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