Christ Quote by George Eliot
“We must not sit still and look for miracles; up and doing, and the Lord will be with thee. Prayer and pains, through faith in Christ Jesus, will do anything.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Middlemarch, 1871
Do not wait passively for miracles; act, and faith will support you through hardship.
In simple terms: Act, don’t just wait for miracles; faith helps.
Key Takeaway
Take proactive steps and trust in faith.
Themes
faith
action
miracles
Mood
hopeful
motivational
Type
literary
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- community projects
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
spirituality
agency
perseverance
Questions to Reflect On
- How to balance faith with practical action?
- When is patience more appropriate than action?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on faith may ignore practical solutions.
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