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“When a man is born from above, the life of the Son of God is born in him, and he can either starve that life or nourish it. Prayer is the way the life of God is nourished. Our ordinary views of prayer are not found in the New Testament. We look upon prayer as a means of getting things for ourselves; the Bible's idea of prayer is that we may get to know God Himself.”

Quote by Oswald Chambers

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Oswald Chambers
Oswald Chambers

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. more

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