Quotemeal: Dec. 10th, 1956

Monday, December 10, 1956

"Some complain because the rose has thorns; Some give thanks because the thorns have roses."
— Barbara Johnson

More Quotemeal

"True thanksgiving means that we need to thank God for what He has done for us, and not to tell Him what we have done for Him.|"
— George R. Hendrick —
"What soap is to the body, tears are for the soul."
— Jewish Proverb —
"Your heart is not the compass that God steers by."
— Samuel Rutherford —
"The duty of the church is to comfort the disturbed and to disturb the comfortable."
— Michael Ramsey —

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Barbara Johnson — "Some complain because the rose has thorns; Some give thanks because the thorns have roses."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, December 10, 1956

God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Fruit of the Spirit' (Ga. 5:22-23)
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no..."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'He Is the Chosen One of God' (Jn. 1:33-34)
"[John the Baptizer said,] "I didn't know [Jesus] was the one, but when God sent me to baptize with water, he told me, 'The one on whom you see the..."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Proverbs 22:4
"Humility and the fear of the Lord bring wealth and honor and life."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'He Loves with Unfailing Love' (Ps. 117:1-2)
"Praise the Lord, all you nations. Praise him, all you people of the earth. For he loves us with unfailing love; the Lord's faithfulness endures..."

About This Devotional

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

More Quotemeal