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Oswald Chambers (July 24, 1874 – November 15, 1917) was a Scottish Christian minister, teacher, and writer, best known for his devotional classic 'My Utmost for His Highest'. Born in Aberdeen, he studied art in London before feeling called to ministry. He taught at the Bible Training College in London and served as a YMCA chaplain to British soldiers in Egypt during World War I, where he died of complications from appendicitis. His works, compiled posthumously by his wife Gertrude, have inspired millions worldwide.

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Famous Oswald Chambers Quotes

“Spiritual lust--'I must have it at once'--causes me to demand an answer from God, instead of seeking God himself who gives the answer. Is today 'the third day' and He has still not done what I expected? Whenever we insist that God should give us an answer to prayer we are off track. The purpose of prayer is that we get a hold of God, not of the answer.”

Giving Should Stills Done Today Spiritual Purpose Causes Prayer Answers Demand Thirds Track Seeking Expected Lust Seeking God Answers To Prayer

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“When we discern that people are not going on spiritually and allow the discernment to turn to criticism, we block our way to God. God never gives us discernment in order that we may criticize, but that we may intercede”

People Way Giving May Order Turns Criticism Block Criticize Discernment

Book:My Utmost for His Highest: The Golden Book of Oswald Chambers : Features the Author's Daily Prayers

Source: My Utmost for His Highest: The Golden Book of Oswald Chambers : Features the Author's Daily Prayers

“Never be diplomatic and careful about the treasure God gives. This is poverty triumphant.”

Giving Poverty Careful Treasure Diplomatic Triumphant

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“God never gives strength for tomorrow, or for the next hour, but only for the strain of the minute.”

Giving Next Hours Minutes Tomorrow Strain

Book:My Utmost for His Highest Classic Edition

Source: My Utmost for His Highest Classic Edition

“The scrutiny we give other people should be for ourselves.”

People Giving Should Scrutiny

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“When God gives us a vision, we must transact business with Him at that point, no matter what the cost.”

Giving Matter Vision Cost No Matter What

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“My unrestrained commitment of myself to God gives the Holy Spirit the opportunity to grant to me the holiness of Jesus Christ.”

Giving Spirit Opportunity Jesus Christ Holy Commitment Jesus Christ Holy Spirit Holiness Grants

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“When God gives a vision, transact business on that line, no matter what it costs.”

Giving Matter Lines Vision Cost No Matter What

Book:My Utmost for His Highest Classic Edition

Source: My Utmost for His Highest Classic Edition

“I have to learn that the aim in life is God's, not mine. God is using me from His great personal standpoint, and all He asks of me is that I trust Him, and never say — Lord, this gives me such heart-ache.”

Giving Heart Life Is Faith Asks Lord Mines Goodness Give Me Aim Ask Me Ache Standpoint Using Me Implicit Great Person Heart Ache

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