Appointments Quote by Harold B. Lee
“Remember that, brethren. You cannot destroy the appointments of the prophets of God. The Lord knows whom He wants to preside in His Church, and sometimes it takes a lot of practicing, guiding, testing, before He may know whether or not one of us is prepared for the present assignment.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: Prophet Appointments, Harold B. Lee, 1975
Divine appointments are predetermined; preparation and testing reveal readiness.
In simple terms: God decides who leads; we must prepare.
Key Takeaway
Seek preparation, trust divine timing.
Themes
faith
leadership
patience
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- personal ministry
- volunteer service
Key Concepts
Divine providence
spiritual development
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern your readiness for a role?
- What practices strengthen your spiritual preparation?
A Different Perspective
May cause anxiety about personal readiness.
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