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When you cease from labour, fill up your time in reading, meditation, and prayer: and while your hands are labouring, le
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"When you cease from labour, fill up your time in reading, meditation, and prayer: and while your hands are labouring, let your heart be employed, as much as possible, in divine thoughts"

- David Brainerd

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This quote by David Brainerd motivates us to utilize our time carefully and to maximize it. He suggests that when we are not working, we need to use our time for reading, meditation, and prayer. He likewise motivates us to keep our hearts and minds concentrated on God even when our hands are hectic with labour. This quote reminds us that we must constantly make every effort to use our time in a way that is pleasing to God. It motivates us to take advantage of our time and to utilize it to grow closer to God. By doing this, we can make sure that our lives are filled with purpose and meaning.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by David Brainerd. He/she was a famous Clergyman from USA. The author also have 23 other quotes.

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