'The most beautiful thing
The most beautiful thing we can do with our life
If we cannot do the beautiful things we see others doing for Christ, and which we long to do — we can at least do some lowly work for Him. We shall learn, too, that self-surrender to God , though our heart's fondest hope is laid down — is, in God's sight, really the most beautiful thing we can do with our life .
We shall also learn that the hands which can do no brilliant thing for God, may yet become hands of blessing in the world. If we are truly fellow-workers with God, He can use whatever we have that we really surrender to Him.
And often He can do more with our failures, than with our successes.
The highest place to which anyone can attain in life, is that for which God has designed and made them for, whether it be to rule a kingdom, to write a nation's songs, or to keep a little home clean and tidy.
The true goal of life is not to to be great, or to do great things — but to be just what God meant us to be. If we fail in this, though we win a place far more conspicuous, our life is a failure.
"Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.
Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is — His good, pleasing and perfect will." Romans 12:1-2