Quotemeal: Jan. 20th, 1955

Thursday, January 20, 1955

"It is a vain thought to flee from the work that God appoints us, for the sake of finding a greater blessing, instead of seeking it where alone it is to be found - in loving obedience."
— George Eliot

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C. S. Lewis
"The greatest of all visions is to see Christ, indeed, to see God, in the frail and glorious human family of the world."
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Illustration of George Eliot — "It is a vain thought to flee from the work that God appoints us, for the sake of finding a greater blessing, instead of seeking it where alone it is to be found - in loving obedience."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, January 20, 1955

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
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A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I will sing of your love and justice, Lord. I will praise you with songs. I will be careful to live a blameless life — when will you come to..."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"Since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities — his eternal power and divine nature — have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been....."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

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