I started reading The Journals of Jim Elliot a long time ago, and read it a little here and there. I've been reading it a little the last few days. It is full of words to highlight. I'll share some of those here, because they are so encouraging.
"God, I pray, light these idle sticks of my life and may I burn up for Thee. Consume my life, my God, for it is Thine.I seek not a long life but a full one like Yours, Lord Jesus."
"To that soul which has tasted of Christ, the jaunty laugh, the taunting music of mingled voices, and the haunting appeal of smiling eyes-- all these lack flavor--and I would drink deeply of Him. Fill me, O Spirit of Christ, with all the fullness of God"
"There is now no longer an inheritance for me down here. I've been bought by the labors of that great Shepard who came from afar to gain me as His bride. Lead me on, Lord, whatever God's command is or wherever He may lead, I am now ready to go"
"In one way or another I would die. Either take me to be with Thee, Savior, or put out the life of this old man as I draw near Thee in the flesh. Consume, me, Fiery Lover, as Thou dost choose."
"Psalm 104:4: 'He makes his ministers a flame of fire.' Am I ignitable? God deliver me from the dread asbestos of 'other things'. Saturate me with the oil of the Spirit that I may be a flame"
"Thank God, He cried, 'Why has Thou forsaken me?' that I should cry, 'Why hast thou accepted me?"
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