Loneliness of the Heart

What words came to mind the day Elisabeth Elliot first heard the news of her husband Jim's death? Was she tempted to ask “Why?” Or did she have a different response? Looking back, Elisabeth recounts her time in Ecuador from the perspective of what God gave through loss.

How do you feel about the work you have to do? The leftover jobs that seem relegated to you? The menial or mundane? Assuming the perspective of Christ, who washed His disciples' feet, the highness or lowness of a task should actually lose all significance.

Elisabeth Elliot Gren, in her endearing, yet practical manner, issues a gentle reminder to young ladies that they can choose their attitudes.

Let's take a look at the Lord's prayer. After all it is the Lord's prayer. It reveals His heart as Savior and Lord. As Savior, He chose to save the world and not Himself, and we too must be willing to lay down our rights to have only comfort and fun.