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“All I have to do is keep my spirit, feelings and conscience like a sheet of blank paper, and let the Spirit and power of God write upon it what He pleases. When He writes, I will read; but if I read before He writes, I am very likely to be wrong” quote by Brigham Young
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“All I have to do is keep my spirit, feelings and conscience like a sheet of blank paper, and let the Spirit and power of God write upon it what He pleases. When He writes, I will read; but if I read before He writes, I am very likely to be wrong”

Brigham Young

About This Quote

Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1854

Remain receptive and humble, allowing divine guidance to shape thoughts and actions.

In simple terms: Stay open for God to guide you.

Key Takeaway

Trust divine direction.

Themes

humility faith spirituality

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal decision
  • prayer
  • meditation
  • creative work

Key Concepts

Divine guidance inner stillness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize true inspiration?
  • What practices keep you receptive?
A Different Perspective

Human ego can dominate if not disciplined.

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