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Parenting Quote by Lew Wallace

“Father of all--God!--what we have here is of thee; take our thanks and bless us, that we may continue to do thy will.” quote by Lew Wallace
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““Father of all--God!--what we have here is of thee; take our thanks and bless us, that we may continue to do thy will.””

Lew Wallace

About This Quote

Source Film: The Searchers, 1956

A plea for divine guidance to continue serving a higher purpose.

In simple terms: Ask God for help to keep doing good.

Key Takeaway

Seek blessings to stay aligned with purpose.

Themes

faith gratitude service

Mood

reverent hopeful

Type

prayer aspirational

When to use this quote

  • missionary work
  • charitable projects
  • personal vows
  • community service

Key Concepts

spirituality divine will

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance personal effort with seeking divine aid?
  • What does “continue to do thy will” mean for you?
A Different Perspective

May be seen as relying too heavily on external validation.

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