Quotemeal: Aug. 20th, 1960

Saturday, August 20, 1960

"Commitment without reflection is fanaticism in action, though reflection without commitment is the paralysis of all action."
— John Mackay

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"Insomuch as anyone pushes you nearer to God, they are your truest friend."
— Author Unknown —
"Till you can sing and rejoice and delight in God as misers do in gold, and kings in scepters, you can never enjoy the world."
— Thomas Traherne —
"However high be your endeavors, unless you renounce and subjugate your own will — unless you forget yourself and all that pertains to yourself — not..."
— John of the Cross —
"Time is too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love — time is eternity."
— Henry van Dyke —

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Illustration of John Mackay — "Commitment without reflection is fanaticism in action, though reflection without commitment is the paralysis of all action."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, August 20, 1960

Passion for Praise
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'With All My Heart' (Ps. 111:1)
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Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Proverbs 3:1-2
"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Family Time' (Jn. 2:12)
"After the wedding [Jesus] went to Capernaum for a few days with his mother, his brothers, and his disciples."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Romans 8:12
"As God's creatures, we are all debtors to him: to obey him with all our body, and soul, and strength. Having broken his commandments, as we all have,...."

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