Quotemeal: Aug. 8th, 1959

Saturday, August 8, 1959

"Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."
— François de Sales

More Quotemeal

"Worship is transcendent wonder."
"Study always to have Joy, for it befits not the servant of God to show before his brother or another sadness or a troubled face."
"You must not lose confidence in God because you lost confidence in your pastor. If our confidence in God had to depend upon our confidence in any human person,...."
"Be still, and in the quiet moments, listen to the voice of your heavenly Father. His words can renew your spirit. No one knows you and your needs like He does."

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Illustration of François de Sales — "Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, August 8, 1959

A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes: first for the Jew, then for the Gentile."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Sovereign Lord of all things, Abba, dear Father, I will not complain of want, for I have learned in whatever condition I am to be content. I know how..."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in God's name! Yes! The King of Israel!"

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