--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: As we trust God to give us wisdom for…" description: "\"As we trust God to give us wisdom for today's decisions, He will lead us a step at a time into what He wants us to be doing in the future.\" — Theodore Epp" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3b5/theodore-epp-33712_decision_as-we-trust-god-to-give-us-wisdom-for-to_2073269.jpg" --- # As we trust God to give us wisdom for today's decisions… ![“As we trust God to give us wisdom for today's decisions, He will lead us a step at a time into what He wants us to be doing in the future.” quote by Theodore Epp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3b5/theodore-epp-33712_decision_as-we-trust-god-to-give-us-wisdom-for-to_2073269.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3b5/theodore-epp-33712_decision_as-we-trust-god-to-give-us-wisdom-for-to_2073269.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3b5/theodore-epp-33712_decision_as-we-trust-god-to-give-us-wisdom-for-to_2073269.jpg) > “As we trust God to give us wisdom for today's decisions, He will lead us a step at a time into what He wants us to be doing in the future.” [Theodore Epp](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/theodore-epp/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Faith in divine guidance provides step‑by‑step wisdom for present choices and future purpose. **In simple terms:** Trust God for stepwise guidance. Key Takeaway Rely on divine wisdom for decisions. Themes faith guidance patience Mood hopeful contemplative Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - daily decision making - long‑term planning - spiritual practice Key Concepts spiritual trust divine providence Questions to Reflect On - What steps can you take today trusting your faith? - How do you discern divine guidance? 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