--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The thing is to rely on God. The time…" description: "\"The thing is to rely on God. The time will come when you will regard all this misery as a small price to pay for having been brought to that dependence..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3ed/c-s-lewis-2-132_dependence_the-thing-is-to-rely-on-god-the-time-wil_1669989.png" --- # The thing is to rely on God. The time will come when you… ![“The thing is to rely on God. The time will come when you will regard all this misery as a small price to pay for having been brought to that dependence. Meanwhile, the trouble is that relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing has yet been done.” quote by C. S. Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3ed/c-s-lewis-2-132_dependence_the-thing-is-to-rely-on-god-the-time-wil_1669989.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3ed/c-s-lewis-2-132_dependence_the-thing-is-to-rely-on-god-the-time-wil_1669989.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3ed/c-s-lewis-2-132_dependence_the-thing-is-to-rely-on-god-the-time-wil_1669989.png) > “The thing is to rely on God. The time will come when you will regard all this misery as a small price to pay for having been brought to that dependence. Meanwhile, the trouble is that relying on God has to begin all over again every day as if nothing has yet been done.” [C. S. Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/c-s-lewis/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Reliance on God requires daily renewal, as each day we must re‑enter dependence despite past experiences. **In simple terms:** Daily dependence on God needs constant renewal. Key Takeaway Renew faith each day. Themes faith perseverance dependence Mood contemplative hopeful Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - personal prayer - morning meditation - overcoming doubt Key Concepts spiritual discipline humility Questions to Reflect On - What daily practice sustains your faith? - How do you handle spiritual fatigue? 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