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“O Lord, you know what is best for me. Let this or that be done, as you please. Give what you will, how much you will, and when you will.” quote by Thomas a Kempis
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“O Lord, you know what is best for me. Let this or that be done, as you please. Give what you will, how much you will, and when you will.”

Thomas a Kempis

About This Quote

Source Book: The Imitation of Christ, 1418

One should surrender personal will to divine guidance, trusting God to provide what is needed at the right time.

In simple terms: Trust God’s timing and provision.

Key Takeaway

Yield to divine will fully.

Themes

faith submission divine providence trust spirituality

Mood

contemplative reassuring

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • making life decisions
  • facing uncertainty
  • seeking comfort
  • coping with loss

Key Concepts

theology humility prayer dependence

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance faith with personal initiative?
  • When is it wise to seek counsel beyond prayer?
A Different Perspective

Blind trust can ignore practical responsibility.

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