The children and I are reading aloud William Carey, Obliged to Go by Janet and Geoff Benge. In the chapter we read this evening, William is concerned about the authorities not permitting him to land in India without a permit. He shares this situation with John Newton and asks for his advice.
Newton replied, "Then conclude that your God has nothing there for you to accomplish. But if He has, no power on earth can hinder you."
I'd benefit by keeping this in mind as I go about my daily tasks!
As a side note, don't you just love how biographies bring you into contact with so much more than the main person you are reading about. I had no idea that we would encounter John Newton this evening! It was a pleasant surprise.
I was saddened to read of William planning to leave his wife and children to head to India, possibly being separated for years. Dolly, at this point, is not willing to go. But the story is not over, maybe I won't be disappointed after all.
2 comments:
Hi! I just came across your blog because I did a google search for Gladys Taber...I am going to start doing a few of her quotes here and there on my blog because I LOVE her!! ANyway....I came across your blog, and I loved it!! Just thought I'd let you know I stopped in!! :)
Have a great day!!!
I agree, I love biographies because we get a whole sense of place and time and people by being introduced to one man (or woman). This one looks good!
Jody
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