--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: God grant that each of us here today may…" description: "\"God grant that each of us here today may so live that all among us, and with us, may see, not us, but that which is divine and comes from God. With tha..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/921/harold-b-lee-7452_being-the-best_god-grant-that-each-of-us-here-today-may_1894096.jpg" --- # God grant that each of us here today may so live that all… ![“God grant that each of us here today may so live that all among us, and with us, may see, not us, but that which is divine and comes from God. With that vision of what those who have lost their way may become, my prayer is that they may receive strength and resolution to climb higher and higher…” quote by Harold B. Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/921/harold-b-lee-7452_being-the-best_god-grant-that-each-of-us-here-today-may_1894096.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/921/harold-b-lee-7452_being-the-best_god-grant-that-each-of-us-here-today-may_1894096.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/921/harold-b-lee-7452_being-the-best_god-grant-that-each-of-us-here-today-may_1894096.jpg) > “God grant that each of us here today may so live that all among us, and with us, may see, not us, but that which is divine and comes from God. With that vision of what those who have lost their way may become, my prayer is that they may receive strength and resolution to climb higher and higher and upward and onward to that great goal of eternal life and also that I may do my part in seeking to show by example, as well as by precept, that which will be the best of which I am capable of doing.” [Harold B. Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/harold-b-lee/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A prayer for divine guidance, strength, and moral example to help others find the path to eternal life. **In simple terms:** Seek divine help and set a good example for others. Key Takeaway Live righteously and inspire others. Themes faith service eternity leadership Mood hopeful reflective Type inspirational spiritual When to use this quote - church service - personal prayer - teaching - community leadership Key Concepts spirituality morality purpose Questions to Reflect On - How can I better model the values I wish to promote? - What concrete actions reflect my spiritual commitments? 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