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Lord, teach me to be generous; Teach me to serve you as…

“Lord, teach me to be generous; Teach me to serve you as you deserve; To give and not to count the cost; To fight and not to heed the wounds; To toil, and not to seek for rest; To labor, and not to ask for reward - except to know that I am doing your will.” quote by St. Ignatius of Loyola
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““Lord, teach me to be generous; Teach me to serve you as you deserve; To give and not to count the cost; To fight and not to heed the wounds; To toil, and not to seek for rest; To labor, and not to ask for reward - except to know that I am doing your will.””

St. Ignatius of Loyola

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A request for humility and selfless service, asking God to shape one’s heart toward generosity, perseverance, and obedience without seeking reward.

In simple terms: Ask for humility and selfless service without seeking reward.

Key Takeaway

Serve selflessly, seek God's will.

Themes

humility service faith perseverance

Mood

reflective devotional

Type

prayer spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • volunteer work
  • daily chores
  • career decisions

Key Concepts

spiritual discipline self‑sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you serve without losing self‑care?
  • What does “doing your will” look like today?
A Different Perspective

May become self‑serving or burnout without balance.

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