After recieving the news of her husband's death, this is what Barbara Youderian wrote in her diary:
"I wrote a letter to the mission family, trying to explain the peace I have. I want to be free of self-pity. It is a tool of Satan to rot away a life. I am sure that this is the perfect will of God. Many will say, 'Why did Roj get mixed up in this, when his work was with Jivaros?' Because Roj came to do the will of Him that sent him. The Lord has closed our hearts to grief and hysteria, and filled in with His perfect peace."
- Elisabeth Elliot, 'Thru Gates of Splendour', Living Books, Illionois, pg 236
1 comment:
Great book, nice quote. Lots of good stuff there.
Self-pity = bad!
Being sent = fantastic!
Thanks for the munch!
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