Trusting God for the Impossible: George Müller’s Prayer Journal

George Müller (1805–1898) cared for over 10,000 orphans in Bristol, England, without ever asking people for money - relying solely on prayer and faith. His detailed journals and annual reports documented thousands of specific answers to prayer.

For example, on a day of great need for the orphan houses he wrote:

“Being in great need, I was led, yesterday morning, earnestly to ask the Lord; and in answer to this petition a brother gave me, last evening, ten pounds.”

He also recorded his long-term prayers... prayers that took seemingly forever to receive answer:

“In November 1844, I began to pray for the conversion of five individuals… I prayed every day without a single intermission… (decades later, all five came to faith).”

Müller’s journaling reinforced childlike dependence on God. By recording needs and answers, he:

- Strengthened his faith through visible evidence of God’s faithfulness.
- Maintained perseverance in prayer, even when answers were delayed.
- Avoided taking credit for provision, always directing glory to the Lord.
- Modeled transparent trust that encouraged believers worldwide.

His written record turned ordinary days of waiting into a lifelong testimony that God still hears and answers prayer.

If you need to grow in expectant faith, start journaling your prayers and provisions with us at Glory Bound Journals. The "My Prayer" journal, or the "Standing Firm" journal for men are excellent tools for recording prayers and answers to prayers.

What unanswered prayer are you still bringing before the Lord? Share it in the comments so we can pray about it with you.

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