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Hold loosely to the things of this life, so that if God requires them of you, it will be easy to let them go
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"Hold loosely to the things of this life, so that if God requires them of you, it will be easy to let them go"

- Corrie Ten Boom

About this Quote

This quote motivates us to not end up being too attached to the product possessions and comforts of this life. We ought to not become so connected to them that we can not bear to part with them if God needs it of us. This quote is a reminder that our lives are not our own, which we ought to be willing to give up anything that God needs people. It is a reminder that our lives should be focused on God and His will, not on our own desires and wants. We must be willing to quit anything that God needs of us, no matter how tough it might be. This quote is a suggestion that our lives should be focused on God and His will, not on our own desires and desires. We need to be willing to surrender our belongings and comforts to God if He requires it of us, and not cling to them too firmly. This quote is a pointer that our lives need to be focused on God and His will, and that we must want to give up anything that God requires of us.

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Corrie Ten Boom This quote is written / told by Corrie Ten Boom between April 15, 1892 and April 15, 1983. She was a famous Celebrity from Netherland. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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