Quotemeal: Jul. 3rd, 2008

Thursday, July 3, 2008

"Free will is not the liberty to do whatever one likes, but the power of doing whatever one sees ought to be done, even in the very face of otherwise overwhelming impulse. There lies freedom, indeed."
— George Macdonald

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Illustration of George Macdonald — "Free will is not the liberty to do whatever one likes, but the power of doing whatever one sees ought to be done, even in the very face of otherwise overwhelming impulse. There lies freedom, indeed."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, July 3, 2008

A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
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Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.