Sometimes in Dohnavur we, who dearly love the little…
““Sometimes in Dohnavur we, who dearly love the little children about us (and the older ones too), have looked up from some engrossing work to see a child beside us, waiting quietly. And when, with a welcoming hand held out, to the Tamil "I have come," we have asked "For what?" thinking, perhaps, of something to be confessed, or wanted, the answer has come back, "Just to love you." So do we come, Lord Jesus; we have no service to offer now; we do not come to ask for anything not even for guidance. We come just to love Thee.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Love is the purest offering to the divine, needing no service or request—just presence and affection.
In simple terms: Love without expecting anything back.
Key Takeaway
Offer love, not demands.
Themes
love
service
humility
spirituality
faith
Mood
gentle
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- missionary work
- volunteering
- personal prayer
- community building
Key Concepts
selfless giving
divine relationship
compassion
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you express love while advocating change?
- What does selfless love look like in your life?
A Different Perspective
Some may misinterpret love as passive acceptance of injustice.