Some people think God does not like to be troubled with our constant coming and asking. The way to trouble God is not to come at all.
– DL Moody –
Coming to God – DL Moody
Evangelism Comes from Communion – JG Bellett
Our power in drawing others after the Lord mainly rests in our joy and communion with Him ourselves.
– JG Bellett –
What Hinders You From Hearing God’s Voice? – Andrew Murray
Nothing so effectually hinders hearing God’s voice as opening the heart too much to other voices. A heart too deeply interested in the news, the literature, and the society of this world cannot hear the divine voice. It needs stillness, retirement, and concentration to give God the heed He claims.
– Andrew Murray –
Captured by Awe and Reverence – Alistair Begg
Only when we are captured by an overwhelming sense of awe and reverence in the presence of God, will we begin to worship God in spirit and in truth.
– Alistair Begg –
Close Communion with God – Robert Murray M’Cheyne
Oh, for closest communion with God, till soul and body, head, face, and heart—shine with Divine brilliancy! But oh! for a holy ignorance of our shining!
– Robert Murray M’Cheyne –
Live with an Eternal Perspective – Robert Murray M’Cheyne
Live near to God, and all things will appear little to you in comparison with eternal realities.
– Robert Murray M’Cheyne –
How to Grow in Holiness – Andrew Murray
Nowhere can we get to know the holiness of God, and come under His influence and power, except in the inner chamber. It has been well said: “No man can expect to make progress in holiness who is not often and long alone with God.”
– Andrew Murray –
The Way of Simplicity – AW Tozer
If we would find God amid all the religious externals we must first determine to find him, and then proceed in the way of simplicity. …We must put away all effort to impress, and come with the guileless candor of childhood. If we do this, without doubt God will quickly respond.
– AW Tozer –
from The Pursuit of God
Prayer is Not Getting Things From God – Oswald Chambers
Prayer is not getting things from God, that is the most initial stage; prayer is getting into perfect communion with God.
– Oswald Chambers –