Deliver Quote by Mother Teresa
““Deliver me, O Jesus, From the desire of being loved, From the desire of being extolled, From the desire of being honored, From the desire of being praised, From the desire of being preferred, From the desire of being consulted, From the desire of being approved, From the desire of being popular, From the fear of being humiliated, From the fear of being despised, From the fear of suffering rebukes, From the fear of being calumniated, From the fear of being forgotten, From the fear of being wronged, From the fear of being ridiculed, From the fear of being suspected.””
About This Quote
Source Prayer: The Little Flower, Mother Teresa, 1970s
A plea to be freed from the need for external validation and fear of judgment.
In simple terms: Seek inner worth, not others’ approval.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑acceptance.
Themes
humility
self‑worth
fear
spirituality
Mood
humble
reflective
Type
spiritual
personal
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- spiritual counseling
- self‑reflection
- public speaking
- leadership
Key Concepts
ego
approval
social anxiety
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true inner peace look like?
- How can you release the need for others’ approval?
A Different Perspective
Even without external praise, we still seek acceptance.
