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Quote by Oswald Chambers

“Never try to help God fulfill His word.”

Book:Utmost: Classic Readings and Prayers from Oswald Chambers

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Utmost: Classic Readings and Prayers from Oswald Chambers

Utmost is a collection of profound and thought-provoking readings and prayers, compiled from the works of Oswald Chambers. These selections aim to provide spiritual nourishment and contemplation, reflecting Chambers' deep Christian faith and his ability to convey profound truths in simple, accessible language. more

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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

“If we are in Christ the whole basis of our goings is God, not conceptions of God, not ideas of God, but God Himself. We do not need any more ideas about God, the world is full of ideas about God, they are all worthless, because the ideas of God in anyone’s head are of no more use than our own ideas. What we need is a real God, not more ideas about Him.”

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Book:The Quotable Oswald Chambers

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“As long as we are flippant and stupid and shallow and think that we know ourselves, we shall never give ourselves over to Jesus Christ; but when once we become conscious that we are infinitely more than we can fathom, and infinitely greater in possibility either for good or bad than we can know, we shall be only too glad to hand ourselves over to Him.”