“The Lord is my chosen portion and my cup; you hold my lot.” Psalm 16:5
A quote from Elisabeth Elliot on Psalm 16:5:
"I know of no greater simplifier for all of
life. Whatever happens is assigned. Does the intellect balk at that? Can we say
that there are things that happen to us that do not belong to our lovingly
assigned "portion." ("This belongs to it, that does not")?
Are some things, then, out of the control of the Almighty? Every assignment is
measured and controlled for my eternal good. As I accept the given portion
other options are canceled. Decisions become much easier, directions clearer,
and hence my heart becomes inexpressibly quieter. A quiet heart is content with
what God gives."
Elizabeth Elliot
Entry Submitted by Bonnie White
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