Loneliness itself is material for sacrifice. The very longings themselves can be offered to Him who understands perfectly. The transformation into something He can use for the good of others takes place only when the offering is put into his hands.
Elisabeth ElliotRemind me that not everything needs to be said, and that there are very few things that need to be said by me.
Elisabeth ElliotStand true to your calling to be a man. Real women will always be relieved and grateful when men are willing to be men
Elisabeth ElliotWhat sort of world might it have been if Eve had refused the servants offer and had said to him instead, โlet me not be like God. Let me be what I was made to be - let me be a woman'?
Elisabeth ElliotSpiritual strongholds begin with a thought. One thought becomes a consideration. A consideration develops into an attitude, which leads then to action. Action repeated becomes a habit, and a habit establishes a "power base for the enemy," that is, a stronghold.
Elisabeth ElliotThis job has been given to me to do. Therefore, it is a gift. Therefore, it is a privilege. Therefore, it is an offering I may make to God. Therefore, it is to be done gladly, if it is done for Him. Here, not somewhere else, I may learn Godโs way. In this job, not in some other, God looks for faithfulness.
Elisabeth Elliot