Rather than remain a sealed jar, she sought only to pour herself out to others. Everything she did mirrored her faith. It was as though every waking hour of the day she was devoted to pleasing her God by serving others. This God that she worshiped consumed her. It didn't ask for a brief visit to a temple, or a small votive offering of food or coin, or a few prayers every now and then. This God wanted all of her.Francine Rivers
About This Quote
The woman in the story is a legend in the world of gospel music, known simply as “Mother Meyers.” She was born in Mississippi in 1878. As a young woman, she moved to Chicago to seek her fortune. There she met Reverend John A. Myers who became her husband in 1903.
Together they founded the New Hope Mission in 1904 in an effort to minister to the African American community in Chicago's South Side. The Mission was so successful that it spread across America, becoming known as “Mother Meyers” missions. They would travel by train to perform for different audiences.
Source: A Voice In The Wind
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