110+ Andy Murray Quotes On Prayer, Humility And Faith

Andy Murray is a British professional tennis player from Scotland. He is a three-time Grand Slam singles champion and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. He is currently ranked world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Andy Murray on prayer, humility, faith.

Top 10 Andy Murray Quotes

1. In tennis, it is not the opponent you fear, it is the failure itself, knowing how near you were but just out of reach.
2. Where resources are plentiful (i.e. no constraints), you will find very little creativity. Where resources are scarce (i.e. many constraints), you will find an abundance of creativity.
3. A believer may pass through much affliction, and yet secure very little blessing from it all. Abiding in Christ is the secret of securing all that the Father meant the chastisement to bring us.
4. Winning Wimbledon, I can't get my head around that. I still can't believe it's happened.
5. For me the most important thing has always been tennis, and that's what I want to get across the image I want to portray is a hard-working tennis player.
6. I've always been pretty careful at keeping track of my spending, so using my debit card is often the easiest way of doing that.
7. Prayer is not monologue, but dialogue; God's voice is its most essential part. Listening to God's voice is the secret of the assurance that He will listen to mine.
8. The only humility that is really ours is not that which we try to show before God in prayer, but that which we carry with us in our daily conduct.
9. Faith in a prayer-hearing God will make a prayer-loving Christian.
10. Some people pray just to pray and some people pray to know God.

Andy Murray Short Quotes

• You can't focus on other people's careers. Everybody is different.
• I love music. I listen to a lot of it.
• I think it's sensible to plan for the future now I'm a father and a husband.
• It's always nice to get good feedback, and a bit of encouragement can go a long way.
• As soon as I walk through the door and see my family and the dogs, I feel relaxed.
• Obviously I would have loved to have won, but I have had a good run every match.
• I believe you should give 100% on the court, so I chase every ball.
• Against Steve Johnson at the Olympics I was down a couple of times.
• Give it everything you've got. Leave nothing out there.
• I'm incredibly fortunate and it's important to me to make sure that I give back where I can.

Andy Murray Quotes About Prayer

Prayer is reaching out after the unseen; fasting is letting go of all that is seen and temporal. Fasting helps express, deepen, confirm the resolution that we are ready to sacrifice anything, even ourselves to attain what we seek for the kingdom of God. — Andy Murray

The coming revival must begin with a great revival of prayer. It is in the closet, with the door shut, that the sound of abundance of rain will first be heard. An increase of secret prayer with ministers will be the sure harbinger of blessing. — Andy Murray

The man who mobilizes the Christian church to pray will make the greatest contribution to world evangelization in history. — Andy Murray

O, let the place of secret prayer become to me the most beloved spot on earth. — Andy Murray

Abiding fully means praying much. — Andy Murray

While others still slept, He went away to pray and to renew His strength in communion with His Father. He had need of this, otherwise He would not have been ready for the new day. The holy work of delivering souls demands constant renewal through fellowship with God. — Andy Murray

Shut the world out, withdraw from all worldly thoughts and occupations, and shut yourself in alone with God, to pray to Him in secret. Let this be your chief object in prayer, to realize the presence of your heavenly Father. — Andy Murray

The enemy uses all his power to lead the Christian, and above all the minister, to neglect prayer. He knows that however admirable the sermon may be, however attractive the service, however faithful the pastoral visitation, none of these things can damage him or his kingdom if prayer is neglected. — Andy Murray

When we pray for the Spirit's help ... we will simply fall down at the Lord's feet in our weakness. There we will find the victory and power that comes from His love. — Andy Murray

Let it be your business every day, in the secrecy of the inner chamber, to meet the holy God. You will be repaid for the trouble it may cost you. The reward will be sure and rich. — Andy Murray

Andy Murray Famous Quotes And Sayings

I was playing in the juniors at Wimbledon I forgot to turn my mobile phone off. It was lying there in my bag and it rang in the middle of a match, and it was one of my friends from school saying, 'Murray, you're on the telly!' I learnt from that. I now put my phone on silent. — Andy Murray

There is need of a great revival of spiritual life, of truly fervent devotion to our Lord Jesus, of entire consecration to His service. It is only in a church in which this spirit of revival has at least begun, that there is any hope of radical change in the relation of the majority of our Christian people to mission work. — Andy Murray

I'm a global ambassador for the World Wildlife Fund and United for Wildlife and I am also a Unicef UK ambassador. It's important to me to support charities. I never want to take my wealth for granted. — Andy Murray

When a lot of things are going the wrong way for a country, for a people, when you can't really think of anything worse than a war, you always try to take life on the brighter side and that's how I grew up with my parents. — Andy Murray

Through crowdfunding anyone can find companies and products.Forming a partnership with innovative British businesses was appealing and the opportunity to go on a journey with these companies as they grow, and hopefully share in their future success, is exciting. — Andy Murray

It's difficult to relax on tournaments, even in posh hotels, because you don't know how long you will be there - whether you'll lose a match on the first day and leave or whether you'll stay for longer. — Andy Murray

I'd have loved to have been a footballer. I was always playing football and I enjoyed it much more than tennis to begin with. It's more fun to play in a team, all the parents are there cheering you on. — Andy Murray

I proved that I can win the Grand Slams. I proved that I can last four and a half hours and come out on top against one of the strongest guys physically that tennis had probably seen especially on this surface. So they would probably be the things that I would say I have learned tonight: To not doubt myself physically and mentally from now on. — Andy Murray

I like to think I have a good few years left of my career yet, as long as I stay fit and healthy. However, it's always good to have a backup plan, which is why I have been working hard to build my business portfolio outside tennis. — Andy Murray

When I started to do quite well on the tour I thought I'd treat myself to a bright red Ferrari. I had always had a soft spot for them as a car brand and, when I was in the position to afford one, I decided to go for it. — Andy Murray

We Scots have a fierce pride in the things we do that others can never appreciate. I am the British No. 1, but I would prefer to be the British No. 1 from Scotland every time. — Andy Murray

I tend not to argue about things that I don't believe in. — Andy Murray

I fully understand that not all of the companies will succeed and that there will be losses along the way, but this is very much the norm with early stage investment. — Andy Murray

Obviously you try to keep as much of your private life as private as you can. — Andy Murray

Prayer is the natural and joyous breathing of the spiritual life by which the heavenly atmosphere is inhaled and then exhaled in prayer. — Andy Murray

Everybody always talks about the pressure of playing at Wimbledon, how tough it is, but the people watching make it so much easier to play. — Andy Murray

I am not stroppy at all. — Andy Murray

However well I return, opportunities will probably be few and far and I need to be ruthless. — Andy Murray

I think most players would love, at one stage in their career, to say, 'I've been No. 1 in the world. — Andy Murray

I decided at the outset to invest in a fairly broad range of businesses, as I didn't want to get pigeonholed into one sector. — Andy Murray

There's no doubt Milos Raonic will be a very tough final opponent, after all he beat [ Roger] Federer on Centre Court to get there. — Andy Murray

It becomes tricky, and you start to think about the cramps rather than just actually what you're trying to do on the court, which is obviously win the match. — Andy Murray

The world asks, "What does a man own?"; Christ asks, "How does he use it?" — Andy Murray

I listen to my iPod as I walk on. If I'm winning I'll listen to the same song, that's like a good luck thing - usually The Black Eyed Peas' Let's Get It Started. — Andy Murray

No, 'cause, I mean, the expectation for me is I'm gonna try my best to win the tournament. But it's the people that sort of are in the media, are in the press, and the people that read it are the ones that, you know, see the expectation getting bigger or greater or, you know, how my performances have been going, whatnot. — Andy Murray

I play fantasy basketball and fantasy football, soccer. — Andy Murray

Tennis is an individual sport, and I am quite a self-conscious person. — Andy Murray

I understand how much everyone wanted to see a British winner at Wimbledon and I hope everyone enjoyed it. I worked so hard in that last game. It's the hardest few points I've had to play in my life. I don't know how I came through the final three points... that last game ... my head was kind of everywhere. That last game will be the toughest game I'll play in my career, ever. — Andy Murray

One of the worst things sin did for man was to make him selfish, for selfishness cannot love. — Andy Murray

Let us thank God heartily as often as we pray that we have His Spirit in us to teach us to pray. Thanksgiving will draw our hearts out to God and keep us engaged with Him; it will take our attention from ourselves and give the Spirit room in our hearts. — Andy Murray

Christ will always accept the faith that puts its trust in Him — Andy Murray

I guess the closest I came was doing chores around the house to earn pocket money. My brother and I would have to do the washing up, cleaning around the house, walking my grandparents' dog, lots of things. We didn't get a huge amount but it was always enough to be able to walk down to the local shops and get some sweets. — Andy Murray

If the spiritual life be healthy, under the full power of the Holy Spirit, praying without ceasing will be natural. — Andy Murray

I'll be supporting anyone but England. — Andy Murray

I'll never pay above the odds for something if there's a more cost-effective alternative, so I guess that's where the saver in me shines through. — Andy Murray

I am still been pumped to train and get myself ready for the biggest events. — Andy Murray

Jesus has no tenderness toward anything that is ultimately going to ruin a man in service to Him. If God brings to your mind a vese which hurts you, you may be sure that there is something He wants to hurt. — Andy Murray

Normally I sleep for 9, 10 hours a night. — Andy Murray

I don’t want a flashy car, just something that would allow me to stop using the Tube. And it would be good not to have to rely on my mum all the time, particularly when I have to listen to her singing in her car. — Andy Murray

We are to be shut out from men, and shut in with God. — Andy Murray

Everything in tennis is so neat and nice but boxing has sport down to its essence; it is very pure and I like that. — Andy Murray

To be honest, I think bananas are a pathetic fruit. — Andy Murray

I'm not allowed to make a joke. It is a bit unfair how I'm treated. I thought it was a joke. I got calls and messages. I would rather not to have to worry about things like that. It is disappointing. — Andy Murray

Tipping generally changes depending on where you are in the world. In Britain you don't always have to tip, but I always make sure I do. I have a lot of respect for waiters and waitresses - it can't be an easy job and they often don't get paid huge amounts, so I think it's important to reward them and let them know if they are giving great service. — Andy Murray

Owning a property is great as that's my base and the centre of my family life. — Andy Murray

I had to pay an incredible amount to get insured on it and, after a couple of weeks of driving it around, I realised it wasn't quite my style. I'm not flash by any means but a bright red Ferrari is a definite head-turner and I hated that. It was also incredibly impractical, particularly when it came to finding space for a friend or for my tennis bag, so I decided to sell it after a few months. — Andy Murray

Abide in Jesus, the sinless One - which means, give up all of self and its life, and dwell in God's will and rest in His strength. This is what brings the power that does not commit sin. — Andy Murray

Coaches need to have a vision. — Andy Murray

Like most guys, I've always liked watches. I can always check the time on my phone, but having a watch is so much better. — Andy Murray

Learn to worship God as the God who does wonders, who wishes to prove in you that He can do something supernatural and divine. — Andy Murray

I was pretty young when I bought my first place, and at that time didn't really view it as an investment. After living there for a few years I decided to move out of London, so I decided to rent it out for a few years. Then, as the property market continued to rise, I made the decision to sell. — Andy Murray

I'm on the road so much that I don't get to spend as much time there as I would like. — Andy Murray

Through His Spirit, the Spirit of prayer, our life may be one of continual prayer. The Spirit of prayer will help you become an intercessor, asking great things of God for those around you. — Andy Murray

It's hard because you want to be able to just, okay, focus your energy on trying to win the match, but you need to then have tactics as to how you're going to deal with how you're feeling. — Andy Murray

We must make humility the chief thing we admire in Him. — Andy Murray

It would have been better if I had won, but reaching the final was perfect. — Andy Murray

I am not anti-English, and I never was. — Andy Murray

I first had money for investment just at the time of the 2008 crisis and shares have been highly volatile since then. So I do have shares in my pension but I have tended to invest in specific projects that include property and private companies that have been very well researched by my advisers. — Andy Murray

When I'm frustrated that I'm not doing well in a tournament I cut my own hair, just lop it all off. I've probably made a right mess of it, but luckily I wear a cap when I play. — Andy Murray

I can't worry about match too much. There's nothing I can do. — Andy Murray

This will be my first Grand Slam final without Roger Federer or Novak Djokovic on the other side of the net, but I don't think being the more experienced player will make much difference to my approach. — Andy Murray

If you want a player to serve and volley more, you need to teach them to do that more, how to move at the net. — Andy Murray

Of my investments that have been realised, buying my first house turned out to be a pretty good move, which I didn't really realise at the time. — Andy Murray

As a child I was a good boy. Even if I wasn't playing tennis I don't think I'd have done things like smoking or getting drunk. I'm lucky I never liked the taste of alcohol - I know, I'm Scottish so what's wrong with me? - but I never even liked the smell of the stuff. It's the same with smoking, it never appealed to me. I guess I missed out on my Kevin-The-Teenager phase. — Andy Murray

It's safe to say that the value of the property had shot up considerably and in the end I made a pretty satisfying profit. — Andy Murray

I am sure that there are many Christians who will confess that their experience has been very much like my own-that we had long known the Lord without realizing that meekness and lowliness of heart should be the distinguishing feature of the disciple, as they were of the Master. Such humility is not a thing that will come on its own. It must be made the object of special desire, prayer, faith and practice. — Andy Murray

Every week I'll be spending money on flights, accommodation, stringing and even things as simple as taxis, meals out and, of course, paying the other members of my team. I'm still very careful, though, with what I'm spending. — Andy Murray

I've had an entrepreneurial mindset from a young age and I've been interested in companies and products that are a little bit different. — Andy Murray

Sometimes you're looking to play perfect tennis but it's not going to happen all the time and you have to accept it. — Andy Murray

I bought a Ferrari...and then sold it after a couple of months. — Andy Murray

I'm definitely open to change, but at the same time I am quite stubborn. — Andy Murray

I don't go out of my way to get noticed. When I'm in Scotland it's tough, because loads of people come up to me. They're always really polite. It's nice, it's fun and good to speak to people who aren't involved in tennis, but some have this habit of just staring at me and that makes me really self-conscious. I'd rather they came up and said hello. — Andy Murray

Not to be occupied with your sin, but to be occupied with God brings deliverance from self. — Andy Murray

You can be careful as far as you can, but you never know when you're going to fall over and break your ankle. It's like when you drive a car, you don't think about crashing, do you? — Andy Murray

There is a fear of emotion in tennis. — Andy Murray

A lot of athletes use sports psychologists. — Andy Murray

Time spent in prayer will yield more than that given to work. Prayer alone gives work its worth and its success. Prayer opens the way for God Himself to do His work in us and through us. Let our chief work as God's messengers be intercession; in it we secure the presence and power of God to go with us. — Andy Murray

When I'm in Miami I like to go and watch basketball, the Miami Heat. — Andy Murray

Since there are a wide range of entrepreneurs fundraising at any given time, I looked at each opportunity as it has arisen and on its own merits. Then I've sat down with my financial advisers, we've looked at the numbers and gone for the businesses I believe have real potential. — Andy Murray

Well, my mum's been a tennis coach - she coached me till I was 12. — Andy Murray

This year its just about winning the big matches because if youre going to get into the top 20 then youve got to do well at the Masters Series and the grand slams. I dont have any ranking points to defend for the first few months of the year so if I do well over the next few weeks then Ive got a chance of doing it. — Andy Murray

You are always talking about yourself and tennis and how you are feeling. I try to avoid it when I don't have to. — Andy Murray

Life Lessons by Andy Murray

1. Hard work and dedication are key to achieving success, as demonstrated by Andy Murray's rise to the top of the tennis world.
2. It is important to stay humble and be gracious in victory and defeat, as exemplified by Murray's attitude both on and off the court.
3. Being able to adapt and overcome adversity is essential, as demonstrated by Murray's ability to constantly improve his game and stay competitive at the highest level.