Waiting (Thought-Provoking Thursday)
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I realized that the deepest spiritual lessons
are not learned by His letting us have our way in the end,
but by His making us wait,
bearing with us in love and patience
until we are able to honestly to pray
what He taught His disciples to pray:
“Thy will be done.β
β Elisabeth Elliot, Passion and Purity
Love it! Thanks for Hosting Lyli!
Thanks for linking up, beautiful crazy girl! π
May we always yield to His perfect will and perfect timing. Thanks for hosting & God bless.
Amen to that. So glad you are here, Laurie! π
I really have enjoyed reading and learned from Elisabeth Elliott. These words above are no exception, Lyli. In God’s time and His will are the way it is and needs to be.
May we wait upon the LORD.
Caring through Christ, ~ linda
I read almost all of her works when I first became a Christian. I love her firm resolve to be obedient and live a crucified life. She challenged me to examine my selfishness.
I LOVE Elizabeth Elliot!!!!
I am fan as well, Rosilind. Had the privilege of hearing her speak at a women’s conference years ago in Tennessee — it was amazing!
Yes, I often pray: Lord, have your way with me.
I am finding that this needs to be a daily surrender I learn it again every morning.
Thanks for posting and hosting, Lyli!
Have a wonderful, thoughtful Thursday =)
Blessing to you, Sharon! π
A lot of theology and truth packed in that one quote, Lyli. I’m not good at waiting, but I do desire for his will to be done–Lord, more grace to work this out better in my life.
Love that!!
Hi Lyli,
I love that book and quote…not the waiting so much, but I do love the eventual fruit of the waiting…the deepening in Christ…praying God blesses you with His peace as you wait, my friend π
Oy, I hate waiting! I think that’s why God makes me do it so much π
What a wonderful quote. Elisabeth Elliot was a woman who learned a lot about God through her terrible ordeal of losing her husband so early in life. She learned the unspeakable grace of God through pain and patience. It’s one of the reasons I really listen to what she says.
May we all be shaped so that we can come in line with the desires and purposes of God.
GOD BLESS!
Elisabeth Elliot is one of my favorite authors. Her views are definitely NOT politically correct! My link up at the Weekend Brew was bracketed by your post, Waiting, and Kathryn’s post on obedience π
The waiting can be hard, but I am learning to trust that God is working even though I cannot see. What else can I say in those times except, “thy will be done”. Thanks for linking up with The Weekend Brew!
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