Abandoned Quote by V. Raymond Edman
“I had utterly abandoned myself to Him. Could any choice be as wonderful as His will? Could any place be safer than the center of His will? Did not he assure me by His very presence that His thoughts toward us are good, and not evil? Death to my own plans and desires was almost deliriously delightful. Everything was laid at His nail-scarred feet, life or death, health or illness, appreciation by others or misunderstanding, success or failure as measured by human standards. Only He himself mattered.”
About This Quote
Abandoning personal desires for divine will brings profound peace and joy, placing trust in a higher purpose beyond human standards.
In simple terms: Giving up self-will for divine will brings peace.
Key Takeaway
Trust and surrender to higher purpose.
Themes
faith
trust
humility
spiritual surrender
Mood
reverent
hopeful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- prayer
- service
- community involvement
- personal sacrifice
Key Concepts
theology
divine providence
self-transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does surrendering affect your daily decisions?
- What does “deliriously delightful” mean in this context?
A Different Perspective
Potential conflict with personal autonomy or critical thinking.
