Kindness Quote by St. Ignatius of Loyola
““Lord, teach me to be generous; Teach me to serve you as you deserve; To give and not to count the cost; To fight and not to heed the wounds; To toil, and not to seek for rest; To labor, and not to ask for reward - except to know that I am doing your will.””
About This Quote
Source Prayer: Spiritual Exercises, St. Ignatius of Loyola, 1548
A request for humility and selfless service, asking God to shape one’s heart toward generosity, perseverance, and obedience without seeking reward.
In simple terms: Ask for humility and selfless service without seeking reward.
Key Takeaway
Serve selflessly, seek God's will.
Themes
humility
service
faith
perseverance
Mood
reflective
devotional
Type
prayer
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- volunteer work
- daily chores
- career decisions
Key Concepts
spiritual discipline
self‑sacrifice
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you serve without losing self‑care?
- What does “doing your will” look like today?
A Different Perspective
May become self‑serving or burnout without balance.
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