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The Autobiography of George Muller
What can be accomplished in an ordinary man who trusts in an extraordinary God? George Mller discovered the endless possibilities! These excerpts from his diary allow Mller to tell his own story. Join him on his journey from a life of sin and rebellion to his glorious conversion. Share his struggles and triumphs as he establishes orphan homes to care for thousands of Engli
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237 pages
Published
February 1st 1996
by Whitaker Distribution
(first published January 1st 1899)
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This past weekend I finished this book and basically it's his diary from when he first started his ministry in the 1830s to 1860. And his ministry actually didn't even stop then, he lived for another 38 years and became a missionary! Not because he was a workaholic or an egoist, but he genuinely wanted to do the work of the Lord. His ministry was to build orphanages and care for the “unwanted” children in Bristol, England, in addition to foundin ...more
This past weekend I finished this book and basically it's his diary from when he first started his ministry in the 1830s to 1860. And his ministry actually didn't even stop then, he lived for another 38 years and became a missionary! Not because he was a workaholic or an egoist, but he genuinely wanted to do the work of the Lord. His ministry was to build orphanages and care for the “unwanted” children in Bristol, England, in addition to foundin ...more
I've heard of George Muller and his Autobiography for many years. I have even heard excerpts read on the radio. So it was high time for me to finally read it.
Honestly the book gets a little repetitive in the middle. His story is great but after awhile it begins to sound the same, "I need money to feed the children, we had none and then through God's grace it comes at the last minute." Trust me I'm not knocking the story, just the writing and that only slightly, and one needs to consider it was ...more
Honestly the book gets a little repetitive in the middle. His story is great but after awhile it begins to sound the same, "I need money to feed the children, we had none and then through God's grace it comes at the last minute." Trust me I'm not knocking the story, just the writing and that only slightly, and one needs to consider it was ...more
I enjoyed reading about George Muller and seeing how he trusted God to provide for him and his ministries. It was encouraging and a good reminder for me. The part that struck me the most was when he was giving a sermon he felt as though he was doing it in his own strength so he stopped and instead of finishing his sermon he had the church spend the rest of the time praying. Sadly, that would never happen today.
Muller never wanted to do anything in his own strength or apart from God. His goal wa ...more
Muller never wanted to do anything in his own strength or apart from God. His goal wa ...more
5 Decembrie 1850
…ma gandesc sa lucrez mai mult ca niciodata pentru a-I sluji pe copii saraci. Problema aceasta mi-a staruit in minte in ultimele zece zile si am inceput sa ma rog pentru ea. Ma gandesc la constructia unui alt Orfelinat, destul de mare pentru sapte sute de orfani, ca sa pot ingriji de un total de o mie de orfani.(…) Daca inca sapte sute de suflete tinere ar putea primi o instruire evlavioasa regulate, ce slujire binecuvantata ar fi aceasta pentru imparatia lui Hristos. Am inceput ...more
…ma gandesc sa lucrez mai mult ca niciodata pentru a-I sluji pe copii saraci. Problema aceasta mi-a staruit in minte in ultimele zece zile si am inceput sa ma rog pentru ea. Ma gandesc la constructia unui alt Orfelinat, destul de mare pentru sapte sute de orfani, ca sa pot ingriji de un total de o mie de orfani.(…) Daca inca sapte sute de suflete tinere ar putea primi o instruire evlavioasa regulate, ce slujire binecuvantata ar fi aceasta pentru imparatia lui Hristos. Am inceput ...more
This is basically a series of entries from his journals, so it is pretty horrid, as far as writing goes.
Probably 90% of the book is anecdotes of how, though being fully mendicant in his approach to his various ventures (orphanage(s), missionaries, school, and bible/scripture sharing), how he was just-barely funded by someone, just in time.
Probably 90% of the book is anecdotes of how, though being fully mendicant in his approach to his various ventures (orphanage(s), missionaries, school, and bible/scripture sharing), how he was just-barely funded by someone, just in time.
This was one of the easiest books I've ever read, but it challenged me more than anything I can remember. Why would we hang on to what we may need tomorrow when someone needs it today? Probably because we don't really believe God. George Muller did. I plan on coming back to this from time to time.
A wonderful book encouraging readers to pray about all their cares and needs (great or small), ensure that their motives for what they do are only for God's glory, and trust in God to take care of them.
a must read for all Christians. a long monotonous read with high points. about eight hours. chapters seven and thirteen potentially life-changing. where are the men of faith in our generation?
Very convicting book--to read of the faith of a man like George Muller and to realize how far short you fall! But motivating too.
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This is a short book with extracts from Muller's diary as he worked for the Lord. It begins with his conversion, and through his various ministries, until finally focusing on his orphanages. The most astonishing thing about his life is his faith and trust in God to bring the finances he needed, without asking anyone for money. I wonder how much better shape the church would be in, if more people did this? Although this is written in the Victorian period, the English is simpler and easier to foll
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Read back in 2009. Still great.
There is nothing like personal testimony, and George Mueller's is crazy. A man fully dedicated to showing what the Lord can do through reliance on him alone, through prayer and faith.
Many things stick out...
His main ministry wasn't orphanages or saving poor kids (though he did love them and of course desired their well-being.) His main ministry was demonstrating to the church what God can do through faith and prayer, through reliance on God alone.
George built and supplied orphanages without any ...more
Many things stick out...
His main ministry wasn't orphanages or saving poor kids (though he did love them and of course desired their well-being.) His main ministry was demonstrating to the church what God can do through faith and prayer, through reliance on God alone.
George built and supplied orphanages without any ...more
George Muller was an amazing man of faith and trust in God! He had NO DOUBT God would come through, so he simply took God at His word.
So, in the last part of the 19th century, Mr. Muller began to administer Orphan Houses in Bristol England and only told the Lord exactly how much money and resources were needed on a daily basis to care for the children in his charge. Over time, the number of children in Mr. Muller's care grew to be in the several hundred. Yet he NEVER sent out letters or any sort ...more
So, in the last part of the 19th century, Mr. Muller began to administer Orphan Houses in Bristol England and only told the Lord exactly how much money and resources were needed on a daily basis to care for the children in his charge. Over time, the number of children in Mr. Muller's care grew to be in the several hundred. Yet he NEVER sent out letters or any sort ...more
I just saw this book on a friends bookshelf and I recalled how read it around 10 years ago while living with my parents. If I remember correctly, George Mullers whole reason for starting an orphanage though he was completely broke, was to make a point to a stressed man working two jobs to get food on the table for his family. Muller saw how the father spent no time with his family, it was all work, work, work... Mr. Muller counseled him to quit one of his jobs to spend more time with his childre
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Amazing book about the power of prayer. George Muller started orphanages in England in the early 1800's and asked God for the things he needed. The catch? He didn't tell any people about his needs on purpose so that he could show people the power of prayer and they couldn't say that the needs were met by people's good will but by God's prompting. Some really cool stories in there of specific prayers for things like coal, bread etc. and people delivering those exact things without having any idea
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A great and lengthy biography. This is one of the most pastoral biographies I have ever read. It is devotional, theological, and practical. You will be challenged to find your happiness in Jesus. You will be challenged to be a man or woman of prayer. Muller was missional long before it was "cool" to be missional. Reading how God led him to found and sustain orphanages will challenge you to believe God for great things. His transparency is stunning. His funeral sermon for his wife is worth the pr
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I enjoy memoirs, but this was the first spiritual autobiography I've read. Muller's book is more like a series of diary entries with a few chapters of his background and advice thrown in. My favorite part was his conversion experience from a lazy student who stole from others and disappointed his father to a man who realized he was meant to give everything away to start orphanages in Bristol, England in the mid-1800s. His message to readers is similar to the "let go and let God" philosophy that
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This book was a little dry, however, it is a powerful testimony in living by faith.
Upon entering full time ministry George came to the belief that it was wrong for him to be working for anyone but the Lord, he therefore disolved his denomonational ties, as well as financial support from them. He trusted in God exclusively for financial means, he did not beg or fund raise, neither did he even allow anyone to know his financial needs, but instead brought his needs only to God in prayer, and journa ...more
Upon entering full time ministry George came to the belief that it was wrong for him to be working for anyone but the Lord, he therefore disolved his denomonational ties, as well as financial support from them. He trusted in God exclusively for financial means, he did not beg or fund raise, neither did he even allow anyone to know his financial needs, but instead brought his needs only to God in prayer, and journa ...more
"Suppose that we believers in the Lord Jesus make our requests to God. Suppose also that, as far as we can honestly judge, the obtaining of our requests would be for our spiritual good and for the honor of God. We must then continue in prayer until the blessing is given to us. Furthermore, we have to believe that God does hear us and will answer our prayers. Frequently we fail in not continuing in prayer until the blessing is obtained and in not expecting the blessing. As assuredly as any indivi
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Let me say right off the bat that this book is not well-written. The majority of the book is more of a "diary" than an "autobiography." That being said, there is much for the disciple of Christ and student of prayer to learn from
The Autobiography of George Muller
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We see in the initial portion, which does read more like an autobiography, a young man who, not unlike Augustine, grew up in sin, caring not a bit about God. When God does get hold of him, though, he gets serious. He begins to have a ...more
We see in the initial portion, which does read more like an autobiography, a young man who, not unlike Augustine, grew up in sin, caring not a bit about God. When God does get hold of him, though, he gets serious. He begins to have a ...more
What to say about this book? It just might detail the kind of life we Christians are meant to live.
This is the most challenging book I've ever read. I'd love to sit down and talk to George Muller, to ask him if he thinks I could live this kind of life. I wonder if he would think that modern Christians are missing the abundance the Lord has to offer. George, what would you say to us?
I wrote down quite a few quotes from this book in my journal; there are quite a few things I want to remember.
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This is the most challenging book I've ever read. I'd love to sit down and talk to George Muller, to ask him if he thinks I could live this kind of life. I wonder if he would think that modern Christians are missing the abundance the Lord has to offer. George, what would you say to us?
I wrote down quite a few quotes from this book in my journal; there are quite a few things I want to remember.
Don't ...more
Such a great encouraging work. This book is absolutely a faith builder and makes the reader hungry to have a life that is marked not only by extraordinary events, but radical answers to prayer. Just thinking that this was actually Muller's life and that this is actually how he conducted himself and this is actually how God took care of him, is such a testimony to God's grace and how He truly takes care of His children. I have a special affinity for Muller's line of work as well. You can't go wro
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Reading this book changed the way I saw trusting the Lord in prayer. George Muller did not establish orphan houses for the purpose of helping children--although that he accomplished--he did so in order to prove the greatness and power of God! This man's faith did not make him great; it proved to the watching world the greatness of the One on Whom he relied.
George Muller is the epitome of what a true Christian is. He took God at His Word and applied it to his daily living and he lived by its principles, which is something few Christians nowadays are willing to do. I've been so blessed by reading this book because it's just a reminder to me that God is wanting so much more from me than I've been willing to give but I'm so happy that He loves me in spite of all that. "To whom much is given, much is required" and those of us who want to be used by God
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Learning details about the life of George Muller has given me a renewed sense of what it means to have complete, unwavering faith. What an amazing account of someone who so willingly gave his life to what God called him to do. He dedicated his whole being to the care of so many orphaned children in hopes of not only touching their hearts for God, but to demonstrate to outsiders what could be accomplished with complete faith. My only critique is that much of the book was written in diary format,
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What a testimony. I first read this book when I was a young teen, after my mother suggested it. I wasn't particularly interested in it, but I am willing to read just about anything so I gave it a try. AMAZING. Even at that point in my life, when I wasn't a believer, it struck a chord with me. I often recommend this to family and friends who are waiting for something, lacking trust in God's provisions. Such an amazing read.
Have got a chance to read this book at a stretch in a train journey recently. I am really amazed and encouraged by the prayer life of George Muller and his simple faith in GOD in the day-to-day matters of his life and how GOD never let him down.
Reading the Autobiography of George Muller started out as quite interesting as he discusses his German upbringing in the early 1800's and as he begins his ministry in England with the orphans, Christian education, and supporting missionary work. His work was truly amazing when considering how he trusted God through prayer to provide each and every day. Muller's detailed account of donations and expenses was surprising and caused my eyes to gloss over, as I am not a very detailed person. However,
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George Muller truly shows us what faith means! A very good 'wake-up call' for most of us i believe on what it means to trust fully in God. Very impressive!! And inspiring :)
Such helpful insights into how a Christian can grow his faith. As Müller said elsewhere:
Some say, "Oh, I shall never have the gift of Faith Mr.
Müller has got." This is a mistake - it is the greatest error - there is not a
particle of truth in it. My Faith is the same kind of Faith that all of God's
children have had. It is the same kind that Simon Peter had, and all
Christians may obtain the like Faith. My Faith is their Faith, though there
may be more of it because my Faith has been a little more d ...more
Some say, "Oh, I shall never have the gift of Faith Mr.
Müller has got." This is a mistake - it is the greatest error - there is not a
particle of truth in it. My Faith is the same kind of Faith that all of God's
children have had. It is the same kind that Simon Peter had, and all
Christians may obtain the like Faith. My Faith is their Faith, though there
may be more of it because my Faith has been a little more d ...more
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George Müller was a Christian evangelist and Director of the Ashley Down orphanage in Bristol, England, cared for 10,024 orphans in his life. He was well known for providing an education to the children under his care, to the point where he was accused of raising the poor above their natural station in life. He also established 117 schools which offered Christian education to over 120,000 children
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“Money is really worth no more than as it can be used to accomplish the Lord's work. Life is worth as much as it is spent for the Lord's service.”
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“Every child of God is not called by the Lord to establish schools and orphan houses and to trust in the Lord for means for them. Yet, there is no reason why you may not experience, far more abundantly than we do now, His willingness to answer the prayers of His children.”
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