Here’s a selection of our favourite George Mueller quotes. Mueller famously looked after thousands of orphans in Bristol in the 19th century. He had a unique take on fundraising in that he never asked directly for support, but simply prayed that the money needed would always come in.
If you need reminding that God can always provide for his work, then read on:
“Be assured, if you walk with Him and look to Him, and expect help from Him, He will never fail you.”
“God judges what we give by what we keep.”
“Nine-tenths of the difficulties are overcome when our hearts are ready to do the Lord’s will, whatever it may be.”
“The less we read the Word of God, the less we desire to read it, and the less we pray, the less we desire to pray.”
“I have joyfully dedicated my whole life to the object of exemplifying how much may be accomplished by prayer and faith.”
“Our walk counts far more than our talk, always!”
“Faith begin where man’s power ends.”
“It ill becomes the servant to seek to be rich, and great, and honoured in that world where his Lord was poor, and mean, and despised.”
“If the Lord fails me at this time, it will be the first time.”
“The beginning of anxiety is the end of faith, and the beginning of true faith is the end of anxiety.”
“Money is really worth no more than as it can be used to accomplish the Lord’s work. ”
“Life is worth as much as it is spent for the Lord’s service.”
“Laying up treasures in heaven will draw the heart heavenward.”
“The vigour of our spiritual life will be in exact proportion to the place held by the Bible in our life and thoughts.”
Which are your favourite George Mueller quotes?
Mark Williamson works as a director of One Rock. He’s an experienced leadership trainer, author of biographies on John Wesley and William Wilberforce, and is also passionate about praying for London. He enjoys good films, good food, and going for long walks with his wife Joanna. You can follow him on Twitter @markonerock.