“God does not begin by asking us about our ability, but only about our availability, and if we then prove our dependability, he will increase our capability.”

—  Neal A. Maxwell

Variant: God does not begin by asking our ability, but more of our availability. When we prove our dependability, He will in crease our capability.

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