Quotemeal: Jan. 8th, 1956

Sunday, January 8, 1956

"You were planned for God's pleasure. ... God did not NEED to create you, but he CHOSE to create you for ... his benefit, his glory, his purpose, and his delight."
— Rick Warren

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Illustration of Rick Warren — "You were planned for God's pleasure. ... God did not NEED to create you, but he CHOSE to create you for ... his benefit, his glory, his purpose, and his delight."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, January 8, 1956

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Exult in his holy name; rejoice, you who worship the Lord. Search for the Lord and for his strength; continually seek him. Remember the wonders he has..."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"So Saul stayed with the apostles and went all around Jerusalem with them, preaching boldly in the name of the Lord."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, Thank you, my God, that you utter Yes to me. You establish and affirm my very being through Christ, and not only me but all your elect....."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"Lord, you have examined me and know all about me. You know when I sit down and when I get up. You know my thoughts before I think them. You know where..."

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