"I have a secret thought from some things I have observed, that God may perhaps design you for some singular service in the world"

This quote by David Brainerd recommends that he believes God has a special prepare for the person he is speaking to. He has observed something special about them and believes that God has actually picked them for a distinct purpose. This could mean that God has selected them to do something terrific, something that will have a long lasting influence on the world. It could also mean that God has selected them to be a leader, an instructor, or a mentor to others. Whatever the function, it is clear that Brainerd believes that God has actually picked this individual for something special. He believes that this person has the possible to make a difference on the planet and that God has a plan for them. This quote is a reminder that God has a plan for each of us which we need to strive to satisfy it.