In Shansi I found Chinese Christians who were accustomed to spend time in fasting and prayer. They recognized that this fasting, which so many dislike, which requires faith in God, since it makes one feel weak and poorly, is really a Divinely appointed means of grace. Perhaps the greatest hindrance to our work is our own imagined strength; and in fasting we learn what poor, weak creatures we are-dependent on a meal of meat for the little strength which we are so apt to lean upon.
Hudson TaylorThe less I spent on myself and the more I gave to others, the fuller of happiness and blessing did my soul become.
Hudson TaylorWe have heard of many people who trusted God too little, but have you ever heard of anyone who trusted Him too much?
Hudson TaylorToo often we attempt to work for God to the limit of our incompetency, rather than to the limit of God's omnipotency.
Hudson Taylor