--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We didn't try to force God's hand or do…" description: "\"“We didn't try to force God's hand or do the \"I just heard a sermon about David and Goliath so I need to quit my job right this second\" leap of faith t..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c88/jonathan-acuff-25875_bible_we-didn-t-try-to-force-god-s-hand-or-do_2511165.jpg" --- # We didn't try to force God's hand or do the "I just heard… ![“We didn't try to force God's hand or do the "I just heard a sermon about David and Goliath so I need to quit my job right this second" leap of faith that's so popular in Christian circles. We took our time with the decision, like another guy in the Bible, named Jesus. He spent thirty years in…” quote by Jonathan Acuff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c88/jonathan-acuff-25875_bible_we-didn-t-try-to-force-god-s-hand-or-do_2511165.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c88/jonathan-acuff-25875_bible_we-didn-t-try-to-force-god-s-hand-or-do_2511165.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c88/jonathan-acuff-25875_bible_we-didn-t-try-to-force-god-s-hand-or-do_2511165.jpg) > ““We didn't try to force God's hand or do the "I just heard a sermon about David and Goliath so I need to quit my job right this second" leap of faith that's so popular in Christian circles. We took our time with the decision, like another guy in the Bible, named Jesus. He spent thirty years in obscurity before he started his adventure. Often, we're not willing to spend thirty minutes in preparation, never mind thirty years, especially when we come home from a conference and find our day jobs waiting for us on Monday morning. I'm not sure why Christians sometimes think the maturation of our own missions will be radically shorter than that of Jesus. But it happens and in the past I've certainly wanted to take wild, unplanned, possibly-not-inspired-by-God leaps of faith.”” [Jonathan Acuff](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jonathan-acuff/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Patience and preparation are essential before making major life changes, contrary to impulsive “leaps of faith.” **In simple terms:** Take time before big decisions. Key Takeaway Plan and prepare before acting on big ideas. Themes patience preparation career faith Mood reflective inspirational Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - career planning - spiritual counseling - personal development workshops Key Concepts decision making spiritual growth risk management Questions to Reflect On - What preparation steps improve outcomes? - When is a leap of faith appropriate? 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