Quotemeal: Jan. 19th, 1956

Thursday, January 19, 1956

"Anybody can sympathize with the sufferings of a friend, but it requires a very fine nature to sympathize with a friend's successes."
— Oscar Wilde

More Quotemeal

"If we get our information from the biblical material there is no doubt that the Christian life is a dancing, leaping, daring life."
— Eugene Peterson —
"If a friend is in trouble, don't annoy him by asking if there is anything you can do. Think up something appropriate and do it."
— Edgar Watson Howe —
"Faith is to the soul what life is to the body. Prayer is to faith what breath is to the body. How a person can live and not breathe is past my comprehension,..."
— J. C. Ryle —
"If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who you hate."
— Nikka, age 6 —

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Oscar Wilde — "Anybody can sympathize with the sufferings of a friend, but it requires a very fine nature to sympathize with a friend's successes."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, January 19, 1956

Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
2 Peter 3:9
"The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to..."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'Living in Wickedness Hinders Prayer'
"Greed brings grief to the whole family, but those who hate bribes will live. The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the..."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Relationship with the Father'
"Dear Child of the Glorious and Gracious Father, As John neared the end of his physical life, he wrote three short letters to help churches facing all..."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Hear the Invitation' (Re. 3:20,)
"[In his revelation to John, Jesus said,] "Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with..."

About This Devotional

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

More Quotemeal