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Don’t Limit God

Cover of Thoughts for the Quiet Hour

Today's Devotional

Martha said to Jesus, “Lord....I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you.” Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day” —John 11:21–24.

Beware, in your prayer, above everything, of limiting God, not only by unbelief, but by fancying that you know what He can do. Expect unexpected things, above all that we ask or think. Each time you intercede, be quiet first and worship God in his glory. Think of what He can do, of how He delights to hear Christ, of your place in Christ; and expect great things.

About the author and the source

Andrew Murray (1828–1917) was a pastor, an evangelist, a revival leader, and an educator in South Africa. He lived a life of close connection to Christ and wrote many books on deeper Christian life, including Abide in Me and The True Vine.

Andrew Murray in Thoughts for the Quiet Hour, edited by D. L. Moody.

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