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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"The past, with its pleasures, its rewards, its foolishness, its punishments, is there for each of us forever, and it should be."
— Lillian Hellman —
"Satan promises the best, but pays with the worst; he promises honor, and pays with disgrace; he promises pleasure, and pays with pain; he promises profit, and....."
— Thomas Brooks —
"A passion to obey Christ is born out of our relationship with him. The more we love him, the more we want him to be a part of our affairs."
— Calvin Miller —
"Don't trust to hold God's hand; let Him hold yours. Let Him do the holding, and you the trusting."
— Hammer William Webb-Peploe —

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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

Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'A Grafted Branch' (Ro. 11:17)
"Dear Father, king of banquets, Like that unknown hearer of Jesus long ago, I say, "How blessed it will be to eat bread in the kingdom of God."..."
Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Proverbs 16:3
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'The Lord Loves Justice'
"For the righteous Lord loves justice. The virtuous will see his face."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Things Only Jesus Can Show' (Jn. 3:8-12)
"[Continuing his talk with Nicodemus, Jesus said,] "The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can't tell where it comes from...."

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

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