Altars Quote by Neal A. Maxwell
“In conclusion, the submission of one's will is really the only uniquely personal thing we have to place on God's altar. The many other things we 'give,' brothers and sisters, are actually the things He has already given or loaned to us. However, when you and I finally submit ourselves, by letting our individual wills be swallowed up in God's will, then we are really giving something to Him! It is the only possession which is truly ours to give!”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Joy of Living, Neal A. Maxwell, 1975
True personal ownership is surrendering one's will to God, which is the only thing we truly possess to give.
In simple terms: Giving our will to God is the only genuine gift we have.
Key Takeaway
Surrender your will to God.
Themes
faith
humility
spirituality
Mood
reverent
reflective
Type
scriptural
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church counseling
- spiritual retreats
- confessional moments
Key Concepts
theology
self‑sacrifice
divine sovereignty
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrender mean to you?
- How can you recognize your true possessions?
A Different Perspective
Some may view surrender as loss of autonomy rather than gift.
