--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Only God knows the fears he faced…" description: "\"“Only God knows the fears he faced internally and only God knows how those battles were won.”\" — Sara Cunningham" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1fa/sara-cunningham-59988_fear_only-god-knows-the-fears-he-faced-intern_1267485.jpg" --- # Only God knows the fears he faced internally and only God… ![“Only God knows the fears he faced internally and only God knows how those battles were won.” quote by Sara Cunningham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1fa/sara-cunningham-59988_fear_only-god-knows-the-fears-he-faced-intern_1267485.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1fa/sara-cunningham-59988_fear_only-god-knows-the-fears-he-faced-intern_1267485.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1fa/sara-cunningham-59988_fear_only-god-knows-the-fears-he-faced-intern_1267485.jpg) > ““Only God knows the fears he faced internally and only God knows how those battles were won.”” [Sara Cunningham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/sara-cunningham/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Divine insight alone knows internal fears and how they are overcome, emphasizing trust in a higher power. **In simple terms:** God understands and resolves inner battles. Key Takeaway Trust divine guidance in fear. Themes faith spirituality inner conflict trust Mood contemplative hopeful Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - prayer - counseling - personal reflection Key Concepts theology psychology of belief Questions to Reflect On - How do you reconcile personal effort with divine help? - What practices strengthen this trust? A Different Perspective R may feel passive; personal agency matters. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Fear](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/fear/) [War](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/war/) ## Related quotes > [Speak to God about all things at any hour may it be day or night because He is listening. 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