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Anxious Quote by Hannah Whitall Smith

“What is needed for happy effectual service is simply to put your work into the Lord's hand, and leave it there. Do not take it to Him in prayer, saying, "Lord, guide me, Lord, give me wisdom, Lord, arrange for me," and then arise from your knees, and take the burden all back, and try to guide and…” quote by Hannah Whitall Smith
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“What is needed for happy effectual service is simply to put your work into the Lord's hand, and leave it there. Do not take it to Him in prayer, saying, "Lord, guide me, Lord, give me wisdom, Lord, arrange for me," and then arise from your knees, and take the burden all back, and try to guide and arrange for yourself. Leave it with the Lord, and remember that what you trust to Him you must not worry over nor feel anxious about. Trust and worry cannot go together.”

Hannah Whitall Smith

About This Quote

Source Book: The Christian's Secret of a Happy Life, 1908

Entrust work to divine guidance, avoid micromanaging, and release anxiety; trust and worry cannot coexist.

In simple terms: Leave tasks to God, don’t worry.

Key Takeaway

Practice surrender and faith.

Themes

faith trust anxiety

Mood

peaceful reflective

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • daily decisions
  • stress management

Key Concepts

spiritual surrender mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What prevents you from fully trusting?
  • How can you cultivate calm surrender?
A Different Perspective

Human nature resists letting go.

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