Quotemeal: Apr. 27th, 1954

Tuesday, April 27, 1954

"It is easy to want things from the Lord and yet not want the Lord Himself, as though the gift could ever be preferable to the Giver."
— St. Augustine of Hippo

More Quotemeal

"Culture of intellect, without religion in the heart, is only civilized barbarism and disguised animalism."
"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish."
"Perhaps one reason God delays His answers to our prayers is because He knows we need to be with Him far more than we need the things we ask of Him."
"To follow the Savior is to participate in salvation, to follow the light is to perceive the light."
Irenaeus

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, April 27, 1954

A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"[The disciples] had rowed three or four miles when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the water toward the boat. They were terrified, but he called..."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"The Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Let them praise your great and awesome name. Your name is holy! Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established fairness. You have acted with..."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, give me love! May I one day possess fully all the qualities of love, as did your son, Jesus, the Messiah! May I be patient and kind, not..."

Illustration

Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "It is easy to want things from the Lord and yet not want the Lord Himself, as though the gift could ever be preferable to the Giver."

About This Devotional

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