"For Christ-bearers, there is no dichotomy between secular work and spiritual work. There wasn't for Mary, and there shouldn't be for us. Her work was to say yes to God's will and to follow through by doing the everyday tasks that needed to be done.… Read on blog or Reader Lutheran Ladies Connection Read on blog or Reader Elisabeth Elliot Quote on Christian Vocation By jculler1972 on June 30, 2024 "For Christ-bearers, there is no dichotomy between secular work and spiritual work. There wasn't for Mary, and there shouldn't be for us. Her work was to say yes to God's will and to follow through by doing the everyday tasks that needed to be done. She tended to the simple but time-consuming needs of her husband and family. She raised the baby Jesus into young manhood. She released Him to do the work of the kingdom of God." Elisabeth Elliot, Be Still My Soul For more about Elisabeth Elliot see these posts: Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot — Book Review Elisabeth Elliot on Waiting for God Becoming Elisabeth Elliot by Ellen Vaughn–Book Review Comment Like You can also reply to this email to leave a comment.

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