Andrew Murray 
The Deeper Christian Life 

The first and chief need of our Christian life is, Fellowship with God. The Divine life within us comes from God, and
is entirely dependent upon Him. As I need every moment afresh the air to breathe,
as the s sun every moment afresh sends down its light, so it is only in direct
living communication with God that my soul can be strong.

The manna of one day was corrupt when the next day came. I must every
day have fresh grace from heaven, and I obtain it only in direct waiting upon
God Himself. Begin each day by tarrying before God, and letting Him touch you.
Take time to meet God.

To this end, let your first act in your devotion be a setting yourself
still before God. In prayer, or worship, everything depends upon God taking the
chief place. I must bow quietly before Him in humble faith and adoration,
speaking thus within my heart: “God is. God is near. God is love, longing to
communicate Himself to me. God the Almighty One, Who worketh all in all, is
even now waiting to work in me, and make Himself known.” Take time, till you know God is very near.