--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: That he had so often experienced the…" description: "\"“That he had so often experienced the ready succours of Divine Grace upon all occasions, that from the same experience, when he had business to do, he ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a60/brother-lawrence-4215_divine-grace_that-he-had-so-often-experienced-the-rea_1515413.png" --- # That he had so often experienced the ready succours of… ![“That he had so often experienced the ready succours of Divine Grace upon all occasions, that from the same experience, when he had business to do, he did not think of it beforehand; but when it was time to do it, he found in GOD, as in a clear mirror, all that was fit for him to do. 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That of late he had acted thus, without anticipating care; but before the experience above mentioned, he had used it in his affairs.”” [Brother Lawrence](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brother-lawrence/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Describes trusting divine guidance in daily tasks without over‑planning, seeing God as a clear mirror for appropriate actions. **In simple terms:** Trust divine guidance without over‑planning. Key Takeaway Act with faith, not anxiety. Themes spirituality trust mindfulness Mood contemplative hopeful Type religious philosophical When to use this quote - making decisions - creative projects - daily chores Key Concepts divine providence intuition Questions to Reflect On - How can you balance faith and planning? - When does intuition guide you best? 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