I bless God for this retirement: I never was more thankful for any thing than I have been of late for the necessity I am under of self-denial in many respects. – David Brainerd
I have a secret thought from some things I have observed, that God may perhaps design you for some singular service in the world. – David Brainerd
If you hope for happiness in the world, hope for it from God, and not from the world. – David Brainerd
Once more, Never think that you can live to God by your own power or strength but always look to and rely on him for assistance, yea, for all strength and grace. – David Brainerd
I love going to Africa and stuff. I love going anywhere, really, but Ive been to Africa a bunch of times and its just a beautiful place that needs help, obviously, but helping people that are really thankful is really easy to do. And the people out there always seem so thankful. – Kris Allen