Most Christians are like a man who was toiling along the road, bending under a heavy burden, when a wagon overtook him. The driver kindly offered to help him on his journey. He joyfully accepted the offer but, when he was seated, continued to bend beneath his burden, which he still kept on his shoulders. Why do you not lay down your burden? asked the kind-hearted driver. Oh! replied the man, I feel that it is almost too much to ask you to carry me, and I could not think of letting you carry my burden too. And so Christian who have given themselves into the care and keeping of the Lord Jesus still continue to bend beneath the weight of their burdens and often go weary and heavy-laden throughout the whole length of their journey.

~ Hannah Whitall Smith

Hannah Whitall Smith Christian Inspirational Religion

He who cares for the sparrows and numbers the hairs of our head, cannot possibly fail us.

~ Hannah Whitall Smith

Hannah Whitall Smith Anxiety God Trust

Christ came into the world to save sinners, not good people, and your unworthiness is your greatest claim for His salvation.

~ Hannah Whitall Smith

Hannah Whitall Smith Grace Jesus Salvation Savior Sinner

Anything allowed in the heart which is contrary to the will of God, let it seem ever so insignificant, or be ever so deeply hidden, will cause us to fall before our enemies. Any root of bitterness cherished towards another, any self-seeking, any harsh judgments indulged in, any slackness in obeying the voice of the Lord, any doubtful habits or surroundings, any one of these things will effectually cripple and paralyze our spiritual life. I believe our blessed Guide, the indwelling Holy Spirit, is always secretly discovering these things to us by continual little twinges and pangs of conscience, so that we are left without excuse.

~ Hannah Whitall Smith

Hannah Whitall Smith Heart Spirit

Holding onto what was isn't healthy for what is.

~ Hannah Whitall Smith

Hannah Whitall Smith Health Holding On Inspirational Letting Go Of The Past

The soul that gives thanks can find comfort in everything, the soul that complains can find comfort in nothing.

~ Hannah Whitall Smith

Hannah Whitall Smith Complaining Gratitude Inspirational Thankfulness

Faith is nothing at all tangible. ... It is simply believing God and like sight it is nothing apart from its object. You might as well shut your eyes and look inside and see whether you have sight as to look inside to discover whether you have faith.

~ Hannah Whitall Smith

Hannah Whitall Smith Faith Belief