Grants Quote by Saint Augustine
“O Lord, grant that I may do Thy will as if it were my will, so that Thou mayest do my will as if it were Thy will.”
About This Quote
Source Prayer: Confessions, Book I, 397 AD
A request to align personal desire with divine purpose, seeking unity of will with God.
In simple terms: Ask God to make your will like yours.
Key Takeaway
Seek harmony between personal and divine will.
Themes
faith
humility
obedience
Mood
reflective
devotional
Type
spiritual
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal decision making
- ethical dilemmas
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
theology
spiritual alignment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you honor both your desires and higher principles?
- What limits exist in surrendering personal will?
A Different Perspective
May be unrealistic to fully merge wills; personal autonomy can be lost.
