Quotemeal: May. 25th, 1961

Thursday, May 25, 1961

"I may no longer depend on pleasant impulses to bring me before the Lord. I must rather respond to principles I know to be right, whether I feel them to be enjoyable or not."
— Jim Elliot

More Quotemeal

"If I am not [in a state of grace], God bring me there; if I am, God keep me there!"
Joan of Arc
"Prayer is a strong wall and fortress of the church; it is a goodly Christian weapon."
"God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to sleep, but permit them to do their work...."
"Experience makes us see an enormous difference between piety and goodness."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Jim Elliot — "I may no longer depend on pleasant impulses to bring me before the Lord. I must rather respond to principles I know to be right, whether I feel them to be enjoyable or not."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, May 25, 1961

A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"[When Stephen told the Jewish leaders that he saw the Son of Man at God's right hand,] they put their hands over their ears and began shouting. They...."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God's own will."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Make thankfulness your sacrifice to God, and keep the vows you made to the Most High."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"You must not pass along false rumors. You must not cooperate with evil people by lying on the witness stand. You must not follow the crowd in doing....."

About This Devotional

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