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.
Jim ElliotRead
Forgive me for being so ordinary while claiming to know so extraordinary a God.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses humility in the face of a divine greatness that feels unattainable compared to one's ordinary life.
Jim Elliot's quote reflects a deep sense of humility and awareness of one's own limitations. He acknowledges that while he seeks to know and understand an extraordinary God, his own existence feels ordinary. This juxtaposition invites a contemplation of faith, suggesting that ordinary people can still have profound spiritual experiences and relationships with the divine, while also highlighting a thirst for a deeper understanding of spiritual matters.
Themes
ForgivenessHumilityFaithSpiritualityOrdinaryExtraordinaryGod
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon on personal faith, this quote can remind the congregation that everyone has a relationship with God, regardless of their feelings of ordinariness.
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