Quotemeal: Aug. 7th, 1947

Thursday, August 7, 1947

"Living for others, commitment to God's redeeming purposes, is a means of grace. We give because of our faith, and it deepens as we give. If we permit ourselves and our people to give casually, we are really teaching contempt."
— Richard S. Emrich

More Quotemeal

"Prayer is exhaling the spirit of man and inhaling the spirit of God."
— Edwin Keith —
"I will place no value on anything I have or may possess, except in relation to the kingdom of Christ."
— David Livingstone —
"Real encouragement occurs when words are spoken from a heart of love to another's recognized fear."
— Larry Crabb —
"The Word is stronger than all the evils in the soul. The Word is the healing power who dwells in him."
— Origen —

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Richard S. Emrich — "Living for others, commitment to God's redeeming purposes, is a means of grace. We give because of our faith, and it deepens as we give. If we permit ourselves and our people to give casually, we are really teaching contempt."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, August 7, 1947

Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Credited as Righteousness' (Ro. 4:1-5)
"Dear Father, friend of Abraham, Thank you for the wonderful relationship you established with Abraham. Through him you have blessed the world...."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'You Have Rescued Me' (Ps. 13:5)
"But I trust in your unfailing love. I will rejoice because you have rescued me. I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Psalm 96:5
"For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'Removing the Stain of Betrayal' (Acts 1:15-19)
"[While the disciples were waiting in Jerusalem as Jesus instructed], when about 120 believers were together in one place, Peter stood up and addressed..."

About This Devotional

Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.

More Quotemeal