Something that I read today in My Utmost for His Highest:

"Abraham did not choose the sacrifice. Always guard against self-chosen service for God; self-sacrifice may be a disease. If God has made your cup sweet, drink it with grace; if He has made it bitter, drink it in communion with Him. If the providential order of God for you is a hard time of difficulty, go through with it, but never choose the scene of your martyrdom...God is working for His highest ends until His purpose and man's purpose become one."

Just thought I'd share... xD