Anxiety Quote by Oswald Chambers
““Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Matthew 8:26 When we are afraid, the least we can do is pray to God. But our Lord has a right to expect that those who name His name have an underlying confidence in Him. God expects His children to be so confident in Him that in any crisis they are the ones who are reliable. Yet our trust is only in God up to a certain point, then we turn back to the elementary panic-stricken prayers of those people who do not even know God. We come to our wits’ end, showing that we don’t have even the slightest amount of confidence in Him or in His sovereign control of the world. To us He seems to be asleep, and we can see nothing but giant, breaking waves on the sea ahead of us.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “My Utmost for Christ” by Oswald Chambers, 1924
True faith involves trusting God fully, even amid fear, and maintaining confidence in His sovereignty.
In simple terms: Trust God completely despite fear.
Key Takeaway
Strengthen faith through prayer and surrender.
Themes
faith
trust
spirituality
confidence
perseverance
Mood
hopeful
reverent
encouraging
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- times of crisis
- personal doubt
- spiritual growth
- leadership challenges
- health emergencies
Key Concepts
Christian theology
prayer
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you distinguish fear from genuine caution?
- What practices help you deepen trust in God?
A Different Perspective
Faith without questioning can become blind; balance trust with discernment.
