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Bark Quote by Vincent de Paul

“In the name of God, Monsieur, let us have greater confidence in Him than we do; let us allow Him to steer our little bark; if it is useful and pleasing to Him, He will save it from shipwreck.” quote by Vincent de Paul
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“In the name of God, Monsieur, let us have greater confidence in Him than we do; let us allow Him to steer our little bark; if it is useful and pleasing to Him, He will save it from shipwreck.”

Vincent de Paul

About This Quote

Source Sermon: Letter to the Faithful, 1620

Trust in divine guidance over personal control, believing God will protect those who submit to His will.

In simple terms: Rely on God, not your own plans.

Key Takeaway

Submit to God's direction.

Themes

faith trust divine guidance

Mood

reverent hopeful reflective

Type

spiritual ethical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal decisions
  • leadership
  • crisis management
  • ethical dilemmas

Key Concepts

theology humility spiritual surrender

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance personal responsibility with faith?
  • When might trusting God feel risky?
A Different Perspective

Human effort still matters; divine aid is not a guarantee of success.

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