Valuable Selections from the Writings of George Müller

George Müller (1805-1898) was a self-centered German playboy saved by a great and merciful God. Before his conversion, he was a liar and a thief, spending both money and self on the pleasures of sin. And yet God, having determined to display His great transforming grace, saved this careless and miserable man, making him into an able pastor of His people. It was in this pastoral calling that George Müller began what he is most famous for—the orphanages. The caring of orphans was certainly important, but for Müller it was only the secondary purpose for the orphanages.During the course of his pastoral labours, he saw many Christians in need of having their faith strengthened, and began to seek a way to help them. He was convinced that teaching was not enough, they needed tangible examples and living proof that God is faithful still, and hears prayer still. Thus he committed the orphanages to God, telling no one of the needs but God alone, and looking to God to answer all his prayers. By the help of a prayer-hearing God, George Müller was able to care for over 10,000 orphans in his lifetime, receiving the present day equivalent of over £101,000,000 in answer to prayer, and also to encourage many believers. Far from being a ‘great man of faith and prayer’ Müller’s life is an example of God’s power to change a lying thief into a faithful steward, and God’s faithfulness to hear the cries of His children.