Quote by Martin Luther King Jr.

I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess

I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them al

Summary

This quote reflects the profound faith and surrender of oneself to God. It suggests that the speaker has experienced the impermanence of worldly possessions and achievements. However, what they have entrusted to God - their hopes, dreams, and perhaps even their burdens - remains everlasting. It conveys the idea that when one relinquishes control and entrusts their life to a higher power, their sense of fulfillment and contentment remain intact, irrespective of any losses or fleeting things in the material realm.

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By Martin Luther King Jr.

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