Our Lord insists on the social aspect of our lives: He shows very distinctly that we cannot further ourselves alone.

It is easier to serve God without a vision, easier to work for God without a call, because then you are not bothered by what God requires; common sense is your guide, veneered over with Christian sentiment. You will be more prosperous and successful, more leisure-hearted, if you never realize the call of God.

The real business of your life as a saved soul is intercessory prayer.

If you will receive yourself in the fires of sorrow, God will make you nourishment for other people.

Live in a constant state of expectancy, and leave room for God to come in as He decides.

Can Jesus Christ see the agony of His soul in us? He can't unless we are so closely identified with Him that we have His view concerning the people for whom we pray. May we learn to intercede so wholeheartedly that Jesus Christ will be completely and overwhelmingly satisfied with us as intercessors.

The loadstar of a saint is God Himself, not estimated usefulness. It is the work that God does through us that count, not what we do for him.