Quotemeal: Jul. 12th, 2008

Saturday, July 12, 2008

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"It is our nature's law that makes a man set higher value on the things he has not got than upon those he has, so that he loathes his actual possessions in longing for the things that are not his."
— Bernard of Clairvaux

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Illustration of Bernard of Clairvaux — "It is our nature's law that makes a man set higher value on the things he has not got than upon those he has, so that he loathes his actual possessions in longing for the things that are not his."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, July 12, 2008

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification..."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"[God says] "But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God.""
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, head of our one enduring spiritual family, We live in our bodies and in families and we have strong needs for these very human things......"
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Amid the rabble rout which hounded the Redeemer to his doom, there were some gracious souls whose bitter anguish sought vent in wailing and..."

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