Asking Quote by Elisabeth Elliot
“We are women, and my plea is Let me be a woman, holy through and through, asking for nothing but what God wants to give me, receiving with both hands and with all my heart whatever that is.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Speaking to Women, Elisabeth Elliot, 1975
A prayerful request to be accepted as a woman wholly, trusting God's provision with full heart.
In simple terms: Ask God to give what you truly need as a woman.
Key Takeaway
Embrace divine purpose without demanding.
Themes
faith
identity
trust
submission
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
personal
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- personal prayer
- life decisions
- seeking purpose
Key Concepts
spirituality
gender roles
divine providence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does trusting God shape your sense of self?
- What does “holy through and through” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal agency in favor of passive acceptance.
