Quotemeal: Jun. 13th, 1955

Monday, June 13, 1955

"People talk about special providences. I believe in the providences, but not in the speciality. I do not believe that God lets the thread of my affairs go for six days, and on the seventh evening takes it up for a moment."
— George MacDonald

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Illustration of George MacDonald — "People talk about special providences. I believe in the providences, but not in the speciality. I do not believe that God lets the thread of my affairs go for six days, and on the seventh evening takes it up for a moment."

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