I have prayed for new men, fiery, reckless men, possessed of uncontrollably youthful passion-these lit by the Spirit of God. I have prayed for new words, explosive, direct, simple words. I have prayed for new miracles. Explaining old miracles will not do. If God is to be known as the God who does wonders in heaven and earth, then God must produce for this generation. Lord, fill preachers and preaching with Thy power. How long dare we go on without tears, without moral passions, hatred and love? Not long, I pray, Lord Jesus, not long.

Jim Elliot (Missionary, 1927 – 1956)

Desire is the putting of my will into God’s concern. It’s not a passive, sitting back in your easy chair, folding your arms sort of thing, which says, ‘Well, I’m willing, if God would only give me a good swift kick and send me.’ That’s willingness all right. But God doesn’t want willingness, He wants will! He wants your will put behind those desires.

Jim Elliot (Missionary, 1927 – 1956)

Always seek peace between your heart and God, but in this world, always be careful to remain ever-restless, never satisfied, and always abounding in the work of the Lord.

Jim Elliot (Missionary, 1927 – 1956)

Wherever you are, be all there! Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.

Jim Elliot (Missionary, 1927 – 1956)

Lord, make my way prosperous not that I achieve high station, but that my life be an exhibit to the value of knowing God.

Jim Elliot (Missionary, 1927 – 1956)

Lord, give me firmness without hardness, steadfastness without dogmatism, love without weakness.

Jim Elliot (Missionary, 1927 – 1956)

The will of God is always a bigger thing than we bargain for, but we must believe that whatever it involves, it is good, acceptable and perfect.

Jim Elliot (Missionary, 1927 – 1956)

Live every day as if the Son of Man were at the door, and gear your thinking to the fleeting moment. Just how can it be redeemed? Walk as if the next step would carry you across the threshold of Heaven. Pray. That saint who advances on his knees never retreats.

Jim Elliot (Missionary, 1927 – 1956)

God, I pray Thee, light these idle sticks of my life and may I burn for Thee. Consume my life, my God, for it is Thine. I seek not a long life, but a full one, like you, Lord Jesus.

Jim Elliot (Missionary, 1927 – 1956)

Rest in this – it is His business to lead, command, impel, send, call… It is your business to obey, follow, move, respond.

Jim Elliot (Missionary, 1927 – 1956)