Lord, make my way prosperous, not that I achieve high station, but that my life may be an exhibit to the value of knowing God.
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Father, take my life, yea, my blood if Thou wilt, and consume it with Thine enveloping fire. I would not save it, for it is not mine to save. Have it Lord, have it all. Pour out my life as an oblation for the world. Blood is only of value as it flows before Thine altar
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses a deep willingness to sacrifice oneself for a greater purpose.
Jim Elliot's quote emphasizes the importance of self-sacrifice and surrendering one's life for a higher cause. It illustrates a profound faith that one's existence and struggles have meaning when dedicated to something beyond oneself, suggesting that true value lies not in preserving one's life but in offering it for the benefit of others and in devotion to God.
Themes
SacrificeFaithDevotionServiceSelflessness
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about commitment to faith and service to others.
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