Quote by Oswald Chambers

What hinders me from hearing is that I am taken up with other things. It is not that I will not hear God, but I am not devoted in the right place. I am devoted to things, to service, to convictions, and God may say what He likes but I do not hear Him.

What hinders me from hearing is that I am taken up with othe

Summary

This quote points out that the speaker's inability to hear God doesn't stem from a conscious refusal, but rather from being preoccupied with other aspects of life. The focus is on being devoted to worldly things, service, and personal convictions, which distract from attentiveness to God's message. It suggests that being fully dedicated to external matters prevents the speaker from truly listening to and perceiving God's voice, regardless of God's willingness to communicate.

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By Oswald Chambers

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