We should always look upon ourselves as God’s servants, placed in God’s world, to do his work…
“We should always look upon ourselves as God’s servants, placed in God’s world, to do his work; and accordingly labour faithfully for him; not with a design to grow rich and great, but to glorify God, and do all the good we possibly can”
– David Brainerd
“Thirsting desires and longings possessed my soul after perfect holiness. God was so precious to my soul that the world with all its enjoyments appeared vile. I had no more value for the favor of men than for pebbles.”
– David Brainerd
“Lord, let me make a difference for you that is utterly disproportionate to who I am”
– David Brainerd
“But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us”
– 2 Corinthians 4:7
Wisdom of the Ages 