Oswald Chambers Quotes

I can honestly say I am a Christian, but my spirituality has been developed on the road and is based on my experiences with God.

I always liked church. I was one of those kids who was desperate for the statue of Mary to talk to me, which is a very egotistical approach to your faith. I just wanted somebody to pay attention to me.

Mental prayer in my opinion is nothing else than an intimate sharing between friends; it means taking time frequently to be alone with Him who we know loves us. The important thing is not to think much but to love much and so do that which best stirs you to love. Love is not great delight but desire to please God in everything.

The deepest need of men is not food and clothing and shelter, important as they are. It is God.

In brief, egoism in its modern interpretation, is the antithesis, not of altruism, but of idealism.

Contentment does not come from achievement. It comes from a relationship with the Lord.

Spirituality does two things for you. One, you are forced to become more selfless, two, you trust to providence. The opposite of a spiritual man is a materialist. If I was a materialist I would be making lots of money doing endorsements, doing cricket commentary. I have no interest in that.

Mine is just a simple old human story - of one person trying, with great rigor and discipline, to comprehend her personal relationship with divinity.

The most important thing in my life is Christ. He's more important than winning or losing or whether I'm playing or not. Everything else is just a bonus.

I say three prayers every night to make sure that God knows I thank him so much.

Over the years as I went through a lot more things, I've gotten closer and closer to God as far as praying a lot more, being into the Word.

If you really want to experience God, go and make disciples.

It is only when men begin to worship that they begin to grow.

Passion is best spent on God; so get committed.

I was brought up as Christian, and while my ideas have changed, I have always felt myself religiously oriented.

I only pray when it suits my own needs. I'm not proud about that.

I try to be - well, not holy - but my whole family is very religious, and I want to be like that, too. So I try my hardest to be more in touch with the Lord.

I am trying to get closer to God.

Two things I take very seriously in life. My golf game and my relationship with God. Neither one is simple.

He who has learned to pray has learned the greatest secret of a holy and happy life.

I was always spiritual, even as a child. I was taught to pray, show gratitude. We had an attitude of gratitude. Even if life was ugly, bad or sad - we prayed.

Spirituality was the main issue. Connection with God was the main issue.

Whatever it is that can help to bring God close is something to be revered.

I had cars, houses, jewels, furs, and a husband who loved me, and a career I was happy with. But I found fulfillment in my relationship with Christ.

We need to pray and read the Bible every day, and regardless of whatever else happens to you, that tends to keep you close to Him, because you are constantly in touch through His Word.