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1 " Forgive me for being so ordinary while claiming to know so extraordinary a God. "
― Jim Elliot
2 " Dreams are tawdry when compared with the leading of God, and not worthy of the aura of wonder we usually surround them with. God only doeth wonders. He does nothing else. His hand can work nothing less. "
3 " I pray for you, that all your misgivings will be melted to thanksgivings. Remember that the shadow a thing casts often far exceeds the size of the thing itself (especially if the light be low on the horizon) and though some future fear may strut brave darkness as you approach, the thing itself will be but a speck when seen from beyond. Oh that He would restore us often with that 'aspect from beyond,' to see a thing as He sees it, to remember that He dealeth with us as with sons. "
4 " The will of God is sweet tonight, altogether ‘good and acceptable and perfect.’ The considerate love of the Lord Jesus for us seems such a kind thing now. I know it has always been so, but somehow I didn’t see how wise it was when it didn’t seem kind… Remind me of this when I cannot regard His love as considerate some time. "
5 " Ah, how many Marahs have been sweetened by a simple, satisfying glimpse of the Tree and the Love which underwent its worst confict there. Yes, the Cross is the tree that sweetens the waters. 'Love never faileth. "
6 " God always gives his best to those who leave the choice with him "
7 " He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose. "
8 " Let not our longing slay the appetite of our living. "
9 " I seek not a long life, but a full one, like you Lord Jesus. "
10 " We best learn patience by practicing it. "
11 " The shiny paint laid on by curiosity's hand has worn off. What thing better can a man know than the love of Christ, which passes knowledge? "
12 " Wherever you are - be all there. "
13 " Lord, give me firmness without hardness, steadfastness without dogmatism, love without weakness. "
14 " Wherever you are, be all there! Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God. "
15 " He is no fool who gives up what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose. "
16 " The will of God is always a bigger thing than we bargain for, but we must believe that whatever it involves, it is good, acceptable and perfect. "
17 " Lord, make my way prosperous not that I achieve high station, but that my life be an exhibit to the value of knowing God. "
18 " Oh, the fullness, pleasure, sheer excitement of knowing God on earth! "
19 " Father, make of me a crisis man. Bring those I contact to decision. Let me not be a milepost on a single road; make me a fork, that men must turn one way or another on facing Christ in me. "
20 " If we are the sheep of His pasture, remember that sheep are headed for the altar. "
