We think of prayer as a preparation for work, or a calm after having done work, whereas prayer is the essential work.

Sin is blatant mutiny against God.

If you are going on with God, the only thing that is clear to you, and the only thing God intends to be clear, is the way He deals with your own soul.

Be exhausted for God, but remember that your supply comes from Him. 'All my fresh springs shall be in thee.'

The prayer of the saints is never self-important, but always God-important.

We have the idea that God is going to do some exceptional thing- that He is preparing and equipping us for some extraordinary work in the future. But as we grow in His grace we find that God is glorifying Himself here and now, at this very moment. If we have God’s assurance behind us, the most amazing strength becomes ours, and we learn to sing, glorifying Him even in the ordinary days and ways of life.

The call of God is not a reflection of my nature; my personal desires and temperament are of no consideration. As long as I dwell on my own qualities and traits and think about what I am suited for, I will never hear the call of God.