We tend to set up success in Christian work as our purpose, but our purpose should be to display the glory of God in human life, to live a life "hidden with Christ in God" in our everyday human conditions.
Oswald ChambersToo often we treat prayer as the preparation for the work of the church. Do you not see? Prayer IS the work of the church.
Oswald ChambersSin is not weakness, it is a disease; it is red-handed rebellion against God and the magnitude of that rebellion is expressed by Calvary's cross.
Oswald ChambersBe persistent with your disturbance until you get face to face with the Lord himself. Don't deify common sense.
Oswald ChambersGodโs training is for now, not presently. His purpose is for this minute, not for something in the future. we have nothing to do with the afterwards of obedience; we can get it wrong when we think of the afterwards. what men call training and preparation, God calls the endโฆ if we realize that obedience is the end, then each moment is precious.
Oswald Chambers