Done Quote by Corrie Ten Boom
“Perhaps only when human effort had done it's best and failed, would God's power alone be free to work.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hiding Place, 1971
Human effort may fail, allowing divine power to act freely and effectively.
In simple terms: When we fail, God can work.
Key Takeaway
Trust divine timing.
Themes
faith
humility
divine intervention
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- crisis
- decision making
- leadership
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual reliance
Questions to Reflect On
- When should we act versus wait?
- How do we recognize divine work?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on divine may discourage effort.
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