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Leaning Quote by John Greenleaf Whittier

“Leaning on Him, make with reverent meekness His own thy will.” quote by John Greenleaf Whittier
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“Leaning on Him, make with reverent meekness His own thy will.”

John Greenleaf Whittier

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Christian Year" by John Greenleaf Whittier, 1850

Accepting divine guidance with humility aligns one's actions to a higher purpose.

In simple terms: Humility leads to following God's will.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility and trust.

Themes

faith humility obedience

Mood

reverent reflective

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • decision making
  • conflict resolution
  • leadership
  • counseling

Key Concepts

theology spiritual surrender

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you discern true divine will?
  • What does humility look like in daily choices?
A Different Perspective

May be challenging when personal desires conflict with perceived divine will.

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