Quotemeal: Jul. 31st, 2005

Sunday, July 31, 2005

"We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between the master builder and the worker. We are workers, not master builders, ministers, not messiahs. We are prophets of a future not our own."
— Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador

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"Our Father dwells in tents as well as in temples, but His favorite abiding-place is in the hearts of mankind."
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Mary Slessor
"Relying on God has to start all over everyday, as if nothing has yet been done."
C. S. Lewis
"God sees with utter clarity who we are. He is undeceived as to our warts and wickedness. But when God looks at us that is not all He sees. He also sees who we....."
John Ortberg

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Illustration of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador — "We may never see the end results, but that is the difference between the master builder and the worker.  We are workers, not master builders, ministers, not messiahs.  We are prophets of a future not our own."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, July 31, 2005

A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
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The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"What was the subject of their praise? They praised God for what they had heard-for the good tidings of great joy that a Saviour was born unto them...."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"At that time Jesus prayed this prayer: "O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, thank you for hiding these things from those who think themselves wise and..."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"[Quoting the prophet Joel, Peter said to the crowd on Pentecost,] 'But everyone who calls on the name of the Lordwill be saved.'"

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