Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God.
William CareyRead
I'm a dreamer and continue to dream of what can and will be, "Expecting great things from God, Attempting great things for God
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of dreaming big and having faith in achieving great things with God's support.
William Carey highlights the dual nature of aspiration and action in this quote. He suggests that being a dreamer is not enough; one must also take initiative and strive to realize those dreams through efforts, grounded in faith. The belief in divine providence provides the courage to pursue ambitious goals, underscoring the interplay between hope and commitment in the journey of life.
In practice
This quote can be used as a motivational talk in a church service.
Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God.
If you want the Kingdom speeded, go out and speed it yourselves. Only obedience rationalizes prayer. Only Missions can redeem your intercessions from insincerity.
You have been saying much about Dr. Carey and his work. When I am gone, say nothing about Dr. Carey; speak about Dr. Carey's Saviour.
I am very defective in all duties... In prayer I wander and am formal... I soon tire; devotion languishes; and I do not walk with God.
I'm not afraid of failure; I'm afraid of succeeding at things that don't matter.
William Carey chides his countrymen for deciding it would be impossible for the Gospel to travel over great distances and to penetrate varied cultures when they are willing to face the same trials for the sake of commerce.
Make voyages. Attempt them. There's nothing else.
Often faith isn't hoping that good times are coming; it's trying to see that the good times are here.
I thought, if ever there were a time to write a book about hope, it's now.
Flowers don't worry about how they're going to bloom. They just open up & turn toward the light & that makes them beautiful.
I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse.
Long live the rose that grew from the concrete when no one else ever cared!
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