306 Quotes by Elisabeth Elliot

Christ is sufficient. We do not need “support groups” for each and every separate tribulation. The most widely divergent sorrows may all be taken to the foot of the same old rugged cross and find there cleansing, peace, and joy.

But you will find yourself disarmed utterly, and your accusing spirit transformed into loving forgiveness the moment you remember that you did, in fact, marry only a sinner, and so did he.

We have ample evidence that the Lord is able to guide. The promises cover every imaginable situation. All we need to do is to take the hand he stretches out.

Jesus never pussyfooted.

Things which sound like platitudes become vital, living and powerful when you have to learn them in dark tunnels.

I wonder if she allowed the man to see her eagerness and scared him? Possibly her failure to wait quietly caused him to “curtail the friendship”.

Have we the humility to thank our Father for the gift of pain?

Cold prayers, like cold suitors, are seldom effective in their aims.

Are you afraid? Remember the “fear nots” of the Bible.