--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We spend a great deal of time telling God…" description: "\"We spend a great deal of time telling God what we think should be done, and not enough time waiting in the stillness for God to tell us what to do.\" — ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f0/peace-pilgrim-1191_deals_we-spend-a-great-deal-of-time-telling-go_3079138.png" --- # We spend a great deal of time telling God what we think… ![“We spend a great deal of time telling God what we think should be done, and not enough time waiting in the stillness for God to tell us what to do.” quote by Peace Pilgrim](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f0/peace-pilgrim-1191_deals_we-spend-a-great-deal-of-time-telling-go_3079138.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f0/peace-pilgrim-1191_deals_we-spend-a-great-deal-of-time-telling-go_3079138.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3f0/peace-pilgrim-1191_deals_we-spend-a-great-deal-of-time-telling-go_3079138.png) > “We spend a great deal of time telling God what we think should be done, and not enough time waiting in the stillness for God to tell us what to do.” [Peace Pilgrim](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/peace-pilgrim/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Waiting in silence invites divine guidance, contrasting with proactive but presumptuous planning **In simple terms:** Listen before you act Key Takeaway Practice stillness to hear inner guidance Themes patience faith listening spirituality Mood calm reflective Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - morning meditation - decision making - stressful projects Key Concepts mindfulness theology contemplation Questions to Reflect On - What does silence reveal about your true desires? - How can you balance action with waiting? 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