Our guest poster today is Susan Chamberlain Shipe. She writes about the influence of one of her favorite books, the classic: My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers and shares her favorite quotes from this life changing book. I hope you enjoy.
A Look at a Life Changing Book: My Utmost for His Highest
by Oswald Chambers
By Susan Chamberlain Shipe
In 1937, Chaplain to the United States Senate, Richard C. Halverson, was given a copy of My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers; a new believer, Mr. Halverson began reading MUFHH every single day.
“No book except the Bible has influenced my walk with Christ at such deep and maturing levels. Nor has any influenced my preaching and teaching so much.
“The book’s strength lies in its stubborn insistence on the objective reality of redemption as the only secure foundation. Today, subjective experience is often accepted as the criterion for authentic faith. In Chambers, I am constantly being reminded that the ground of faith and experience is the person of Jesus Christ.
“Chambers makes the point that Christian faith is rooted in events. The historicity of the gospel is its validation. Propositional truth is important, but the basis of faith is always Jesus Christ Himself.
“Through the years Chambers has kept me on course by bringing me back to Jesus. Believing Jesus, not just believing my beliefs about Jesus, is basic.” Richard C. Halverson, Chaplain U.S. Senate
In 1992, wife of one, Mother of three, Susan Chamberlain Shipe rededicated her life to her Lord and Savior, and was given a copy of My Utmost for His Highest.
Every day for more than 20 years, I read this devotional, and I am here to say – there is not another devotional available that will take a disciple of Jesus Christ deeper into the truths of God’s Word.
Today, I want to share some of my favorite Oswald Chambers’ quotes.
“When God brings the blank space, see that you do not fill it in, but wait.”
“Whenever there is doubt — don’t.”
“We receive His blessings and know His Word, but do we know HIM?”
“God never gives us anything accidental. There is nothing easier than getting in a right relationship with God except when it is not God Whom you want but only what He gives.”
So many good things to read are available to us, but I encourage you to give Oswald Chambers classic book a chance! I truly believe you won’t ever be the same!
xo
Susan Chamberlain Shipe, a writer since the age of eight when she and her neighborhood friend wrote, edited, published, and distributed The Manor News. Things have changed since publishing with the five and dime stamp lettering set! Today, Susan enjoys blogging, writing short devotions, and short stories from her empty-nest home in the Appalachian Mountain Range of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northwestern North Carolina, which she shares with her husband of thirty years, Lowell, and their beloved dog, Sam. Susan can be found musing several times a week on her blog: hopehearthome.com. You can also follow her on Facebook and Twitter.
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Happy Mother’s Day!!!!
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I love My Utmost for His Highest as well! Thanks so much for sharing this at Booknificent Thursday this week!
Tina
Tina at Mommynificent recently posted…A Great Book-Week on Booknificent Thursday Link Up Party #148
Love this, I’m so glad you shared it with us on #TheCozyReadingSpot Love your community and link up 😉
My fav, as you may know, susan – check out my printable: Favorite Oswald Quotes under Resources – it was hard to narrow them down! (yes, kindred spirits but you may be a better cook…)
Such a cute card and it looks like an adorable book too!
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Ah what a nice treat to find Susan here, Mary! You can never go wrong with words of wisdom from Oswald!
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I’m so honored to be your favorite for the week, and I hope your Mother’s Day was phenomenal. 🙂
KT recently posted…Story Time: Yertle the Turtle
I am looking forward to reading this book. It’s been on my to read list for far too long! Thanks for sharing and thank you all for hosting! Hope you all have an amazing week 🙂
Kelly @RaisingSamuels recently posted…Homeschool Week 32
Kelly, you won’t be sorry you picked it up!!
Susan Shipe recently posted…oswald
Susan, I love this book as well. In fact, I believe we have the same edition! Chambers is one of those writers who challenge you … and you KNOW you have to respond. Not responding is a clear NO to the Lord.
Dianne Thornton recently posted…When What You Want For Mother’s Day Changes
Diane, I really need to purchase a copy of this book too now. Susan’s guest post has inspired me so much. Thanks for stopping by.
Mary Hill recently posted…Literacy Musing Mondays: Special quotes from Oswald Chambers for Mother’s Day
Dianne, his words burn conviction in one’s soul. Couldn’t agree more!
You know, this is one of those books that I FEEL like I’ve read, because I’d had a copy on my shelf for years, but I don’t think I actually HAVE ever gotten around to reading it. It’s just so famous, I guess it seems like it. I will be pulling it out today – thanks for reminding me!
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Lisa, I am so thankful you stopped by today with your encouragement. I hope you enjoy reading this book. If you do and it inspires a post be sure to link up with us. 😉
Mary Hill recently posted…Literacy Musing Mondays: Special quotes from Oswald Chambers for Mother’s Day
Lisa, so worth it! Profound truth!
Hi Susan it has been ages since my last visit to the bookshop. Yet to read any of Chambers books. But I will be on the lookout.
Blessings to you Susan.
Hi Mary and Linkup team. Thanks for today’s party. I am reading the mug christian post you recommended.
Thanks and I hope you all had a splendid mothers day.
God bless you all
Ifeoma Samuel recently posted…30 Life Lessons Every Girl Should Know Before They Reach 30
Ifeoma, you are such a valued supporter. Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope the book inspires a wonderful post which I can’t wait to read. 🙂
Mary Hill recently posted…Literacy Musing Mondays: Special quotes from Oswald Chambers for Mother’s Day
Ifeoma, I cannot recommend Chambers enough!
Susan Shipe recently posted…oswald
Susan, I received my first copy of MUFHH in 1989 and loved it! I later purchased many years MUFHH Journals where I reflected on those anointed words year after year…many blessings to you sweet friend ❤️
Beth Willis Miller recently posted…Name Above All Names–King of Zion
Beth, I am so glad that you mentioned the journal too. I have a too put this on my Amazon wishlist for Christmas. I really need to read this book now too. Thanks for stopping by.
Mary Hill recently posted…Literacy Musing Mondays: Special quotes from Oswald Chambers for Mother’s Day
Somehow, this doesn’t surprise me, Beth!!!
Susan Shipe recently posted…oswald
What a treat to see my friend, Susan’s face in this special place.
I have also been impacted by the weighty words of Chambers. I find that he needs a nice slow read to really take it all in!
Happy Mother’s Day to both Susan and Mary! Both such a blessing!
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Michele, thanks so much. It is always so encouraging when you stop by . 🙂
Mary Hill recently posted…Literacy Musing Mondays: Special quotes from Oswald Chambers for Mother’s Day
Awwww, such nice words, Michele! Weighty words…now that is exactly the description for OC.
Susan Shipe recently posted…oswald