God Quote by Jefferson Davis

““Not mine, oh, Lord, but thine.””

Jefferson Davis

About This Quote

Source Speech: Unknown (attributed quote)

A request to surrender personal ownership and give everything to a higher power.

In simple terms: Giving all to a higher power.

Key Takeaway

Consider surrendering control.

Themes

faith humility submission

Mood

contemplative spiritual

Type

quotational religious

When to use this quote

prayer
confession
religious devotion

Key Concepts

spirituality theology

Questions to Reflect On

What does surrender mean to you?
How does faith shape your actions?

A Different Perspective

May conflict with personal agency.

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