Acceptance Quote by Brother Lawrence
““Along with this total abandonment must go a complete acceptance of God's will with equanimity and resignation. No matter what troubles and ills come our way, they are to be willingly and indeed joyously endured since they come from God, and God knows what He is doing. This trust must be unreserved with no thought of reward, but inevitably God will reward the person who so believes and endures with graces and treasures far beyond any sacrifices or offerings he or she has made since He is infinitely good. Also, God never tests us beyond our ability to endure and, as a matter of fact, bestows on us graces that will enable us to endure as we show our acceptance of whatever He sends our way.””
About This Quote
Source Spiritual writings: The Practice of the Presence of God, Brother Lawrence, 17th century
Accepting divine will with calm surrender transforms suffering into a path of grace and deeper trust.
In simple terms: Accept God's will calmly to find grace.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges as divine tests.
Themes
faith
acceptance
resilience
spirituality
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- illness
- loss
- financial hardship
- personal trials
Key Concepts
theodicy
trust
grace
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrender look like in your life?
- How can you balance acceptance with proactive effort?
A Different Perspective
Unconditional trust may be hard when pain feels unjust.
