Quotemeal: May. 22nd, 1958

Thursday, May 22, 1958

"The spiritual life is a stern choice. It is not a consoling retreat from the difficulties of existence, but an invitation to enter fully into that difficult existence, and there apply the Charity of God, and bear the cost."
— Evelyn Underhill

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"We meet God through entering into a relationship both of dependance on Jesus as our Saviour and Friend and of discipleship to Him as our Lord and Master."
J. I. Packer

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Illustration of Evelyn Underhill — "The spiritual life is a stern choice. It is not a consoling retreat from the difficulties of existence, but an invitation to enter fully into that difficult existence, and there apply the Charity of God, and bear the cost."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, May 22, 1958

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
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A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither present nor the future, nor powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else....."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace."

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