Exhausted Quote by Oswald Chambers
“It is impossible to get exhausted in work for God. We get exhausted because we try to do God's work in our own way.”
About This Quote
Source Book: My Utmost for God, 1924
Working for God in our own way leads to exhaustion; aligning with divine purpose prevents fatigue.
In simple terms: Follow God’s guidance, not personal ego, to avoid burnout.
Key Takeaway
Align work with higher purpose.
Themes
spirituality
purpose
burnout
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- volunteer work
- ministry
- personal projects
- career decisions
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
mission
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “God’s work” mean to you?
- How do you discern authentic purpose?
A Different Perspective
Misinterpretation of divine will can cause confusion.
![“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)
![“Jowett, in his day, did probably more than any other single man to let some fresh air into the exhausted atmosphere of the [Oxford] common rooms, and to widen the intellectual horizons of the place.” quote by Benjamin Jowett](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9c6/benjamin-jowett-20480_air_jowett-in-his-day-did-probably-more-than_26898.jpg)
