Care Quote by Anonymous
“The next moment is as much beyond our grasp, and as much in God's care, as that a hundred years away. Care for the next minute is as foolish as care for a day in the next thousand years. In neither can we do anything, in both God is doing everything.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Common Prayer, 1549
We cannot control distant or future events, only the present moment, and divine providence operates beyond human effort.
In simple terms: We cannot control far future or distant events.
Key Takeaway
Focus on present, trust divine plan.
Themes
faith
patience
humility
Mood
reflective
contemplative
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- spiritual practice
- stress management
Key Concepts
divine providence
human limitation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance present effort with trust in a higher power?
- What does “care for the next minute” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Human action is limited; reliance on faith may hinder proactive problem solving.
