Grace Quote by Joan of Arc
“[Responding to trick query about whether she believed herself in a state of grace:] If I am not, may it please God to bring me into it; if I am, may He preserve me in it.”
About This Quote
Source Letter: Personal prayer, 1430
A plea for divine guidance to enter and remain in a state of grace, reflecting humility and reliance on God.
In simple terms: Ask God to help stay in grace.
Remain humble and seek divine support.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal devotion
- spiritual counseling
- confessional writing
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does grace mean to you?
- How do you maintain humility?
Human agency also influences spiritual state.