Remember that we have to ask things of God that are in keeping with the God whom Jesus Christ revealed.

The test of a man’s religious life and character is not what he does in the exceptional moments of life, but what he does in the ordinary times, when there is nothing tremendous or exciting on. The worth of a man is revealed in his attitude to ordinary things when he is not before the footlights.

Before God can use a man greatly he must wound him deeply.

I have to learn that the aim in life is God's, not mine.

The only basis on which to work for God is an esteemed appreciation of his deliverance.

The busyness of things obscures our concentration on God ... Never let a hurried lifestyle disturb the relationship of abiding in Him. This is an easy thing to allow, but we must guard against it.

Do not have as your motive the desire to be known as a praying man. Get an inner chamber in which to pray where no one knows you are praying, shut the door, and talk to God in secret.