Abandon Quote by Charles de Foucauld
““Father of mine, I abandon myself to you, make of me that which is pleasing to you. Whatever you might do to me, I thank you.””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal correspondence, 1900s
A plea for divine guidance, offering oneself completely to God's will and gratitude for any trial.
In simple terms: Surrender to God, thank any outcome.
Key Takeaway
Trust in divine purpose.
Themes
faith
humility
gratitude
Mood
devout
reflective
Type
spiritual
prayerful
When to use this quote
- prayer
- personal crisis
- spiritual retreat
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual surrender
Questions to Reflect On
- How does surrender affect personal responsibility?
- What does gratitude for suffering teach?
A Different Perspective
May self-abandonment lead to loss of self agency.
