Bears Quote by John Baillie
“Give me a stout heart to bear my own burdens. Give me a willing heart to bear the burdens of others. Give me a believing heart to cast all burdens upon Thee, O Lord.”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: Personal Devotional, 20th Century Christian Texts
A plea for personal strength, willingness, and faith to handle one's own and others' challenges, trusting divine support.
In simple terms: Ask for strength and faith to bear burdens with God's help.
Key Takeaway
Seek divine help in bearing burdens.
Themes
faith
strength
service
trust
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
prayer
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- counseling
- community service
- leadership challenges
Key Concepts
spirituality
dependence
altruism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance personal effort with faith?
- What does “bearing others’ burdens” look like in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on divine aid may limit personal agency.
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