The principles of gain through loss, of joy through sorrow, of getting by giving, of fulfillment by laying down, of life out of death is what the Bible teaches, and the people who have believed it enough to live it out in simple, humble, day-by-day practice are people who have found the gain, the joy, the getting, the fulfillment, the life.
Elisabeth ElliotLead me, Lord, to the Rock that is higher than I. Let me hear your word, give me grace to obey, to build steadily, stone upon stone, day by day, to do what You say. Establish my heart where floods have no power to overwhelm, for Christ's sake. Amen.
Elisabeth ElliotThe only basis of peace is the cessation of the conflict of two wills: my will vs God’s.
Elisabeth ElliotOne does not surrender a life in an instant. That which is lifelong can only be surrendered in a lifetime.
Elisabeth ElliotThe husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the Head of the Church. And the wife is there to bless and support and help him.
Elisabeth Elliot