Called to God

When we think of bravery and self-sacrifice, we usually think of heroic acts during war. We focus on famous battles and epic outcomes. As we consider what it means to sacrifice for others, it’s fitting that we spotlight a woman who gave up much to save many.

John 15:13 says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

Florence Nightingale was born into a rich family and lived in Tuscany. Not exactly a training ground for self-sacrifice!

Florence, though, made a decision to dedicate her life to helping others. By making this choice, she gave up her own personal dreams.

During the Crimean War, she made the rounds at night to check on wounded soldiers. Later, she used her writing skills to build support for better nursing techniques and hospital facilities. Today, she is known for her innovative ideas that saved countless lives.

In this way, the girl born into wealth and a life of ease became a symbol of self-sacrifice. While traveling in Egypt once, she wrote to her sister that she felt “Called to God.” It was the perfect description of a woman who thought of others first, and last.

Let’s pray. 

Lord, please give us a heart for people like Florence Nightingale! Help us love others more than we love ourselves. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Florence Nightingale's Story of Sacrifice
• 1:18 Scripture and Prayer
• 1:38 Series Wrap-up and Products

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:01

When we think of bravery and self-sacrifice, we usually think of heroic acts. During war, we focus on famous battles and epic outcomes, and as we close out our week by talking about sacrifice, it's fitting that we spotlight a woman who gave up much to save many. Here's the scripture we've been focusing on this week John 15, 13, which says Greater love has no one than this to lay down one's life for one's friends. Florence Nightingale was born into a rich family and lived in Tuscany Not exactly a training ground for self-sacrifice. Florence, though, made a decision to dedicate her life to helping others. By making this choice, she gave up her own personal dreams. During the Crimean War, she made the rounds at night to check on wounded soldiers. Later, she used her writing skills to build support for better nursing techniques and hospital facilities. Today, she is known for her innovative ideas that saved countless lives. In this way, the girl born into wealth and a life of ease became a symbol of self-sacrifice when traveling in Egypt once, she wrote to her sister that she felt called to God. It was the perfect description of a woman who thought of others first and last. Let's pray, lord. Please give us a heart for people like Florence Nightingale. God, help us to love others more than we love ourselves. In Jesus' name, amen.

Speaker 1: 1:38

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