Trust Quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin
![“One morning I remember pulling out a small card and threading it through my typewriter. Among the words that I typed [...] were these: “The simple secret is this: put your trust in the Lord, do your best, then leave the rest to Him.” quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/80d/joseph-b-wirthlin-822_trust_one-morning-i-remember-pulling-out-a-sma_2282017.jpg)
““One morning I remember pulling out a small card and threading it through my typewriter. Among the words that I typed [...] were these: “The simple secret is this: put your trust in the Lord, do your best, then leave the rest to Him.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints, 1995
Faith combined with effort means trusting God after doing your best.
In simple terms: Do your best, then trust God.
Key Takeaway
Do your best, then surrender the outcome.
Themes
faith
effort
trust
Mood
hopeful
peaceful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career goals
- health challenges
- family decisions
Key Concepts
spiritual surrender
personal responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance effort with trust?
- When should you seek help beyond prayer?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on faith may discourage planning.
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