Sunday, October 09, 2005

Put this on your fridge:

“Life is likely to continue to hold many forms of torture and dismay …for all who refuse to receive with thanksgiving instead of complaint the place in life God has chosen for them. The torture is self-inflicted, for God has not rejected their prayers. He knows better than any of us do what furthers our salvation. Our true happiness is to be realized precisely through his refusals, which are always mercies. His choice is flawlessly contrived to give the deepest kind of joy as soon as it is embraced.” - Elisabeth Elliot
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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousMonday, October 10, 2005 at 1:45:00 AM EDT

    That is an incredible quote, Amanda! She beautifully speaks of a truth that is so often forgotten.
    The Lord knows all things, He has designed our futures and loves us more than we can ever know. Our prayers and requests can often be short-sighted and selfish. Often out of His tender love our requests are not granted. The Lord takes pleasure in giving us good things (Matthew 7:11b).
    --Sarah (sarah.taron.net)

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  2. JodyMonday, October 10, 2005 at 1:49:00 AM EDT

    Thanks for the quote Manda, very in line with a lot of things I've heard and read lately. I think I'll print it out tomorrow and put it on the fridge, hm I should really do that more often as I'm sure it would be really helpful on those days where grace is really needed (yeah, every day :) ) So thanks again, God bless. Love ya. :)

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  3. BethanyTuesday, October 11, 2005 at 1:30:00 AM EDT

    That is a very encouraging quote - it never ceases to amaze me how God tells you just what you need to hear at just the right time. Thanks for visiting my blog and posting a comment so I could find your blog and be encouraged. :-) Lord bless...

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  4. Silver Creek MomTuesday, October 11, 2005 at 9:00:00 AM EDT

    I will do that Manda...Incase I forget.

    Hugs

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