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“This job has been given to me to do. Therefore, it is a gift. Therefore, it is a privilege. Therefore, it is an offering I may make to God. Therefore, it is to be done gladly, if it is done for Him. Here, not somewhere else, I may learn God’s way. In this job, not in some other, God looks for…” quote by Elisabeth Elliot
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“This job has been given to me to do. Therefore, it is a gift. Therefore, it is a privilege. Therefore, it is an offering I may make to God. Therefore, it is to be done gladly, if it is done for Him. Here, not somewhere else, I may learn God’s way. In this job, not in some other, God looks for faithfulness.”

Elisabeth Elliot

About This Quote

Source Book: My Life in the World of God, Elisabeth Elliot, 1973

Seeing work as a divine gift transforms duty into worship, encouraging gratitude and faithful service.

In simple terms: Work is a gift from God.

Key Takeaway

Approach tasks with gratitude and purpose.

Themes

faith service gratitude purpose

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • career
  • volunteering
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

theology spiritual mindfulness daily work service faithfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does seeing work as worship change your attitude?
  • What boundaries keep service healthy?
A Different Perspective

May overlook personal limits and burnout.

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