Abandonment Quote by St. Francis de Sales
““When we abandon all to Him, He takes a tender care of us, and His Providence for us is great or small according to the measure of our abandonment.””
About This Quote
Source Sermon: On Divine Providence, St. Francis de Sales, 1624
Abandoning oneself to God invites His tender care; the magnitude of Providence matches the depth of surrender.
In simple terms: Surrender to God, receive care proportionate to trust.
Key Takeaway
Trust fully in divine care.
Themes
faith
trust
divine providence
Mood
hopeful
peaceful
Type
inspirational
theological
When to use this quote
- prayer
- daily surrender
- trust in hardship
- spiritual counseling
Key Concepts
Theism
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true abandonment look like in your life?
- How does trust affect your response to challenges?
A Different Perspective
May be misinterpreted as passive acceptance of suffering.
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