--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: May the strength of God pilot us, may the…" description: "\"May the strength of God pilot us, may the wisdom of God instruct us, may the hand of God protect us, may the word of God direct us. Be always ours this..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/abf/saint-patrick-13575_direct_may-the-strength-of-god-pilot-us-may-the_3085658.jpg" --- # May the strength of God pilot us, may the wisdom of God… ![“May the strength of God pilot us, may the wisdom of God instruct us, may the hand of God protect us, may the word of God direct us. Be always ours this day and for evermore.” quote by Saint Patrick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/abf/saint-patrick-13575_direct_may-the-strength-of-god-pilot-us-may-the_3085658.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/abf/saint-patrick-13575_direct_may-the-strength-of-god-pilot-us-may-the_3085658.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/abf/saint-patrick-13575_direct_may-the-strength-of-god-pilot-us-may-the_3085658.jpg) > “May the strength of God pilot us, may the wisdom of God instruct us, may the hand of God protect us, may the word of God direct us. Be always ours this day and for evermore.” [Saint Patrick](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/saint-patrick/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine guidance and protection are sought through God’s strength, wisdom, and word. **In simple terms:** Ask God for strength, wisdom, and protection. Key Takeaway Seek spiritual guidance daily. Themes faith guidance protection Mood reverent hopeful Type spiritual prayerful When to use this quote - personal prayer - church services - life decisions - times of crisis Key Concepts theology spiritual practice Questions to Reflect On - How do you experience divine guidance? - What role does faith play in your decisions? 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