Quotemeal: Jul. 4th, 2009

Saturday, July 4, 2009

"Give what you have; to someone it may be better than you dare to think."
— Longfellow

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"The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it."
— William James —
"If I was a nightingale I would sing like a nightingale; if a swan, like a swan. But since I am a rational creature my role is to praise God."
— Epictetus —
"We must always speak of the efficacy of the ministry in such a manner that the entire praise of the work may be reserved for God alone."
— John Calvin —
"There are thoughts which are prayers. There are moments when, whatever the posture of the body, the soul is on its knees."
— Victor Hugo —

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Illustration of Longfellow — "Give what you have; to someone it may be better than you dare to think."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, July 4, 2009

Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Tell the Children!' (Ps. 145:3-4)
"Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! ... Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power."
Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
Psalm 149:4
"For the LORD takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with salvation."
What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Jesus' Enemy and Jesus' Friend' (Jn. 11:33-35)
"When Jesus saw [Mary] weeping and saw the other people wailing with her, a deep anger welled up within him, and he was deeply troubled. "Where have..."
God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'Eyes Opened' (Jn. 1:31-32)
"[John the Baptizer said,] "I did not recognize [Jesus] as the Messiah, but I have been baptizing with water so that he might be revealed to Israel." Then John....."

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