Desire Quote by Jerry Bridges
“God's guidance is almost always step-by-step; He does not show us our life's plan all at once. Sometimes our anxiousness to know the will of God comes from a desire to peer over God's shoulder to see what His plan is. What we need to do is learn to trust Him to guide us.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Christian Life, 1995 (paraphrased)
Divine guidance unfolds gradually; seeking the whole plan at once shows impatience, while trusting step‑by‑step leads to peace.
In simple terms: God guides us gradually; trust the process.
Key Takeaway
Trust God's incremental guidance.
Themes
faith
patience
trust
spiritual growth
Mood
reassuring
reflective
hopeful
Type
scriptural
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer decisionsdecision making
- life planning
- times of uncertainty
Key Concepts
theology
divine providence
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What does trusting step‑by‑step look like daily?
- How do you handle doubt in waiting?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on signs can cause anxiety; faith requires surrender.
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