"I used to ask God to help me.
Then I asked if I might help Him.
I ended up by asking Him to do
His work through me."
(Hudson Taylor)
What is your secret of success?
Thursday, February 24, 2011
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ReplyDeleteHave a great day.
Yvonne.
Set two alarms to wake up for an early morning quiet time :-P
ReplyDeleteI do like that quote. Something we should all pray about.
Great quote...quiet time Patience:)
ReplyDeletePraying constantly! Also being grateful and reminding myself God, the Almighty, is in complete control. Drawing strength from Him and having peace and joy while in and out of a storm. God Bless :o)
ReplyDeleteKnowing that God is good and just even if the world creams its lies into the midst of it.
ReplyDeleteLove the quote, it is the first time I read it. Now, I got to think about it. Thanks
ReplyDeleteUnderstanding the way that the Holy Spirit works with my inner man has been life changing for me. Writing a devotion each day this year on the words of Jesus has helped bring a spiritual vitality to my walk with Him.
ReplyDeletesuccess? I'll tell you when I get there. ;) (I'm sure it has something to do with God, though.)
ReplyDeleteHudson Taylor survived smallpox, dysentery, pneumonia, malaria, and tuberculosis during his China years.
ReplyDeleteBeing faithful to God's calling no matter what we encounter is far more important than being outwardly successful.
Praise God that we won't stand in judgment before men but before the righteous Judge who alone is able to judge our actions and motives.
~Ron
Remembering that I'm at His complete mercy 24-7.
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