Quotemeal: Dec. 7th, 2009

Monday, December 7, 2009

"A man may study because his brain is hungry for knowledge, even Bible knowledge. But he prays because his soul is hungry for God."
— Leonard Ravenhill

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"Lilies that fester smell far worse than weeds."
— William Shakespeare —
"If we seek God for our own good and profit, we are not seeking God."
— Johannes Eckhart —
"Faith is to the soul what life is to the body. Prayer is to faith what breath is to the body. How a person can live and not breathe is past my comprehension,..."
— J. C. Ryle —
"We meet God through entering into a relationship both of dependance on Jesus as our Saviour and Friend and of discipleship to Him as our Lord and Master."
— J. I. Packer —

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Illustration of Leonard Ravenhill — "A man may study because his brain is hungry for knowledge, even Bible knowledge. But he prays because his soul is hungry for God."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, December 7, 2009

Praying with Paul
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'Better Things' (He. 5:11-6:4,)
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Unstoppable!
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'Compelled by the Spirit' (Acts 19:21-22)
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Daily Wisdom
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Proverbs 12:19
"Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment."
Passion for Praise
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'Everlasting Joy' (Ps. 22:26)
"The poor will eat and be satisfied. All who seek the Lord will praise him. Their hearts will rejoice with everlasting joy."

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

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