Look Not to Yourself, But to That Within You
“I have thought this morning, whether we, as a Society, do not suffer more than we need, by expecting too much of ourselves; whether our hope and reliance is sufficiently on Him whom we desire to become our all in all; experience has taught me, that Christ in me, or His saying and anointing power in me, is indeed my only hope of glory. I look not to myself, but to that within me, that has to my admiration proved my present help, and enabled me to do what I believe of myself I could not have done.“
— Elizabeth Fry, 1811 (source)
Quaker social reformer and philanthropist
Today’s Invitation
Reflect on a time when you looked not to yourself, but to that within you, to be your present help.
This Week’s Query
What have you or those you admire sacrificed for a better world?
What is your duty to Spirit, others, and yourself?
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