Having the reality of God's presence is not dependent on our being in a particular circumstance or place, but is only dependent on our determination to keep the Lord before us continually.

We are so busy telling God where we would like to go. We wait with the idea of some great opportunity, something sensational, and when it comes we are quick to cry, 'Here am I.' Readiness for God means that we are ready to do the tiniest little thing or the great big thing, it makes no difference.

A heartless Christian must be a terrible grief to our Lord.

The way to grow strong in Christ is to become weak in yourself.

Confidence in the natural world is self-reliance; in the spiritual world, it is God-reliance.

We are not made for the mountains, for sunrises, or for the other beautiful attractions in life - those are simply intended to be moments of inspiration. We are made for the valley and the ordinary things of life and that is where we have to prove our stamina and strength.

God's "nothings" are His most positive answers. We have to stay on God and wait. Never try to help God to fulfill His word.