Christian Quote by Betty Stam
“Lord, I give up all my own purposes and plans, all my own desires and hopes and ambitions, and accept Thy will for my life. I give myself, my life, my all utterly to Thee, to be Thine forever. I hand over to Thy keeping all my friendships; all the people whom I love are to take a second place in my heart. Fill me and seal me with Thy Holy Spirit. Work out Thy whole will in my life, at any cost, now and forever.”
About This Quote
The prayer surrenders personal ambitions to divine will, prioritizing spiritual devotion and love for others over self-interest.
In simple terms: Surrender personal goals to divine will, love others.
Key Takeaway
Place faith and love above personal ambition.
Themes
spirituality
faith
humility
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
Christian:1
Holy spirit:1
Hope:1
Life:1
Second place:1
Women:0
Accept Thy:0
Plans Desires:0
Lord Purposes:0
Ambitions Accept:0
Thy Keeping:0
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- spiritual practice
- community service
Key Concepts
surrender
devotion
selflessness
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you discern divine will?
- What role does love play in surrender?
A Different Perspective
Balancing personal needs with surrender is challenging.
