Thou hast put me in this world for something, Lord; show…
“Thou hast put me in this world for something, Lord; show me what that is, and help me to work out my life-purpose: I cannot do much, but as the widow put in her two mites, which were all her living, so, Lord, I cast my time and eternity too into thy treasury; I am all thine; take me, and enable me to glorify thee now, in all that I say, in all that I do, and with all that I have.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The believer offers all time and resources to God, seeking purpose and divine guidance.
In simple terms: Give everything to God and ask for direction.
Trust fully in divine purpose.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- prayer
- mission work
- daily decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you dedicate time to higher purpose?
- What does surrender look like in daily life?
It assumes all can fully surrender, which may be unrealistic.