Man can be sustained by faith in God and prayer alone. This is a profound statement that is reverberated throughout the Bible. Paul writes in 2 Corinthians 5:7 that, “We live by faith, not by sight.” George Müller adopted this principle and made an incredible impact on the lives of thousands of orphans in England and millions of people across the world. He devoted his life to the will of God and relied solely on prayer and faith for the sustainment of his family and the orphans under his care. The life of George Müller is a testament to the power of prayer and faith in Christ and an example for all Christians to follow.
The Early Life and Transformation Müller was born September 27, 1805 in Kroppenstaedt, Prussia to a tax-collector. Müller’s father wanted George to become a clergyman so that he would be able to support him when he became an old man. Müller’s father ensured he was well educated to obtain this goal and sent him to the Cathedral Classical School at Halberstadt. However, George was not always the faithful Christian. He, like many other Christians, were educated in the Gospel but never truly committed their lives to Him. For the next fourteen years, Müller stole tax funds from his father, took …show more content…
Christianity and Christian morals and beliefs are becoming increasingly uncommon in our world. Attacks on these beliefs are prevalent in all forms of media and social circles. This is influencing some Christians to change perspectives to a more “modern” approach. Churches are becoming more politically correct and acceptance of the immoral is commonplace. Furthermore, Christians are becoming more reliant on themselves and seeking personal interests instead of the will of God. Müller provided an example for Christians to emulate and demonstrated how joyful and fruitful life can be when one seeks and follows the will of
The Early Life and Transformation Müller was born September 27, 1805 in Kroppenstaedt, Prussia to a tax-collector. Müller’s father wanted George to become a clergyman so that he would be able to support him when he became an old man. Müller’s father ensured he was well educated to obtain this goal and sent him to the Cathedral Classical School at Halberstadt. However, George was not always the faithful Christian. He, like many other Christians, were educated in the Gospel but never truly committed their lives to Him. For the next fourteen years, Müller stole tax funds from his father, took …show more content…
Christianity and Christian morals and beliefs are becoming increasingly uncommon in our world. Attacks on these beliefs are prevalent in all forms of media and social circles. This is influencing some Christians to change perspectives to a more “modern” approach. Churches are becoming more politically correct and acceptance of the immoral is commonplace. Furthermore, Christians are becoming more reliant on themselves and seeking personal interests instead of the will of God. Müller provided an example for Christians to emulate and demonstrated how joyful and fruitful life can be when one seeks and follows the will of