"If you hope for happiness in the world, hope for it from God, and not from the world." ― David Brainerd Topic(s): God More From David Brainerd "We should always look upon ourselves as God’s servants, placed in God’s world, to do his work; and accordingly labour faithfully for him; not with a design to grow rich and great, but to glorify God, and do all the good we possibly can." "As the most extravagant errors were received among the established articles of their faith, so the most infamous vices obtained in their practice, and were indulged not only with impunity, but authorized by the sanction of their laws." "Ardent love or desire introduced, as passionately longing to please and glorify the Divine Being, to be in every respect conformed to him, and in that way to enjoy him." More In God "The Bible tells us that God will meet all our needs. He feeds the birds of the air and clothes the grass with the splendor of lilies. How much more, then, will He care for us, who are made in His image? Our only concern is to obey the heavenly Father and leave the consequences to Him."― Charles Stanley "A key to strengthening spiritual muscles and enduring hardship is finding strength in the Word of God."― Walter Martin "You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself."― Swami Vivekananda