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All things Quote by John Wesley

“Lord, I am no longer my own, but Yours. Put me to what You will, rank me with whom You will. Let be employed by You or laid aside for You, exalted for You or brought low by You. Let me have all things, let me have nothing, I freely and heartily yield all things to Your pleasure and disposal. And…” quote by John Wesley
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“Lord, I am no longer my own, but Yours. Put me to what You will, rank me with whom You will. Let be employed by You or laid aside for You, exalted for You or brought low by You. Let me have all things, let me have nothing, I freely and heartily yield all things to Your pleasure and disposal. And now, O glorious and blessed God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, You are mine and I am Yours. So be it. Amen.”

John Wesley

About This Quote

Source Sermon: The General Epistle of John Wesley, 1765

A surrender of self to divine will, embracing all circumstances as service to God.

In simple terms: Give everything to God.

Key Takeaway

Live in total devotion.

Themes

faith submission spiritual surrender

Mood

reverent humble

Type

spiritual devotional

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • daily worship
  • missionary work
  • life decisions

Key Concepts

theology divine providence humility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does surrender affect personal agency?
  • What limits should be set in devotion?
A Different Perspective

May overlook personal boundaries and self-care.

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