“Some prayers are followed by silence because they are wrong, others because they are bigger than we can understand.”
Quote by Oswald Chambers
Work
If You Will Ask: Reflections on the Power of Prayer
This work addresses the nature and efficacy of prayer from a Christian theological perspective. It considers common obstacles to prayer, the relationship between human asking and divine response, and the ways in which prayer shapes the inner life of the practitioner. The text reflects on biblical teachings regarding petitionary prayer and seeks to deepen understanding of how prayer functions within faith communities. It engages with questions about why prayers sometimes appear unanswered and what it means to pray according to divine will rather than human desire. The book aims to move readers beyond superficial or formulaic approaches to prayer toward a more substantive and personally meaningful practice. more
Author
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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“Wherever the Gospel is preached, no matter how crudely, there are bound to be results.”