Exhaustion Quote by Oswald Chambers
“It is impossible to get exhausted in work for God. We get exhausted because we try to do Gods work in our own way.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "My Utmost for His Highest", 1924
Work for God exhausts you only when you try to do it your way, not His.
In simple terms: God's work shouldn't tire you.
Key Takeaway
Align with divine guidance.
Themes
faith
exhaustion
obedience
Mood
serious
encouraging
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- mission work
- personal prayer
- volunteering
Key Concepts
Spiritual surrender
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What does surrender look like in daily work?
- How can you discern God's method?
A Different Perspective
Self‑reliance can cause fatigue.
![“How easy it is to work for God when we are filled with His Spirit! His service is so sweet, so delightful; He is not a hard master. People talk about their being overworked and breaking down. It is not so. It is [over-worry] and care that wears people out. Why do so many workers break down? Not…” quote by Dwight L. Moody](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d9d/dwight-l-moody-1085_break_how-easy-it-is-to-work-for-god-when-we-a_2997534.jpg)
