Our Lord never referred to unanswered prayer. He taught that prayers are always answered: โEveryone who asks receivesโ. And He implied that prayers are answered rightly because of the heavenly Father's wisdom: โYour Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Himโ.
Oswald ChambersWhen you are insulted, you must not only not resent it, but you must make it an opportunity to exhibit the Son of God in your life. And you cannot imitate the nature of Jesus-it is either in you or it is not. A personal insult becomes an opportunity for a saint to reveal the incredible sweetness of the Lord Jesus.
Oswald ChambersThere is only One Being who can satisfy the last aching abyss of the human heart, and that is the Lord Jesus Christ.
Oswald ChambersWhen God gives us a vision, we must transact business with Him at that point, no matter what the cost.
Oswald ChambersThe Cross is the central event in time and eternity, and the answer to all the problems of both.
Oswald ChambersI am called to live in such a perfect relationship with God that my life produces a yearning for God in the lives of others, not admiration for myself. Thoughts about myself hinder my usefulness to God. Godโs purpose is not to perfect me to make me a trophy in His showcase; He is getting me to the place where He can use me. Let Him do what He wants.
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