Blessed Quote by David Brainerd
“Oh! it is sweet to be thus weaned from friends, and from myself, and dead to the present world, that so I may live wholly to and upon the blessed God!”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Christian Life, 1765
Detaching from worldly ties and personal ego allows one to devote oneself wholly to divine purpose and spiritual fulfillment.
In simple terms: Let go of self to serve God.
Key Takeaway
Surrender personal attachments.
Themes
spirituality
detachment
devotion
Mood
contemplative
devout
Type
religious
poetic
When to use this quote
- prayer
- mission work
- monastic life
- personal sacrifice
Key Concepts
theology
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What attachments hold you back from spiritual focus?
- How does letting go change your sense of self?
A Different Perspective
Complete surrender can be psychologically challenging.
