Quotemeal: Jul. 9th, 1959

Thursday, July 9, 1959

"Wealth and riches, that is, an estate above what sufficeth our real occasions and necessities, is in no other sense a 'blessing' than as it is an opportunity put into our hands, by the providence of God, of doing more good."
— John Tillotson

More Quotemeal

"Fall seven times, stand up eight."
"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
"All the graces of a Christian spring from the death of self."
Madame Guyon
"I don't see the big picture. I don't have a clue. But I know God does. I'm going to declare that, even if I don't feel it right now."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of John Tillotson — "Wealth and riches, that is, an estate above what sufficeth our real occasions and necessities, is in no other sense a 'blessing' than as it is an opportunity put into our hands, by the providence of God, of doing more good."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, July 9, 1959

A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Precious One, Has anyone told you lately you are precious? You are! You are a blood-bought child of the Father. I rescued you from sin, death,....."
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Fear made David pray thus, for something whispered, "Perhaps, after all, thou mayst be gathered with the wicked." That fear, although marred by..."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"[O Lord] You performed miraculous signs and wonders in the land of Egypt — things still remembered to this day! And you have continued to do..."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all."

About This Devotional

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