Quotemeal: Dec. 31st, 1959

Thursday, December 31, 1959

"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

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"I have read Plato and Cicero sayings that are very wise and beautiful; but I never read in either of them: 'Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden...."

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Illustration of Ralph Waldo Emerson — "What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, December 31, 1959

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Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
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A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is...."

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