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“You set out to whip the world, and then, when you get beat up a little bit... In my case, you say, 'Father, I'm gonna let you have it. I've done what I can do.' You turn your will over to God.” quote by Roy Orbison
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“You set out to whip the world, and then, when you get beat up a little bit... In my case, you say, 'Father, I'm gonna let you have it. I've done what I can do.' You turn your will over to God.”

Roy Orbison

About This Quote

Source Song: "I Drove All Night" (1978) lyric excerpt

Accepting defeat and surrendering control to a higher power can bring peace after struggle.

In simple terms: Let go and trust higher power after setbacks.

Key Takeaway

Trust God after hardship.

Themes

faith resilience humility

Mood

reflective hopeful

Type

spiritual inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • conflict resolution
  • spiritual crisis

Key Concepts

spiritual surrender acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you recognize when to let go?
  • What role does faith play in your recovery?
A Different Perspective

Surrender may lead to passaction if not balanced with agency.

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