Quotemeal: Sep. 24th, 1949

Saturday, September 24, 1949

"We don't seem to want to worship a God who's too big, too authoritative. We seem more comfortable with a deity who's more manageable."
— Mark Finley

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"When I survey the wondrous cross,|On which the Prince of Glory died,|My richest gain I count but loss,|And pour contempt on all my pride."
— Isaac Watts —
"Christ has turned all our sunsets into dawns."
— Clement of Alexander —
"I often wonder if my knowledge about God has not become my greatest stumbling block to my knowledge of God."
— Henri Nouwen —
"Should we feel at times disheartened and discouraged, a simple movement of heart toward God will renew our powers. Whatever he may demand of us, he will give us..."
— François Fénelon —

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Illustration of Mark Finley — "We don't seem to want to worship a God who's too big, too authoritative. We seem more comfortable with a deity who's more manageable."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, September 24, 1949

Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Evening Thought: Isaiah 53:6
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Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Conceit Blinds You to Your Own Faults'
"Sin whispers to the wicked, deep within their hearts. They have no fear of God at all. In their blind conceit, they cannot see how wicked they..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'To Your Sacred Home' (Ex. 15:13)
"[Who is like you O Lord?] With your unfailing love you lead the people you have redeemed. In your might, you guide them to your sacred home."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Proverbs 20:22
"Do not say, "I'll pay you back for this wrong!" Wait for the Lord, and he will deliver you."

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