Quotemeal: Dec. 16th, 2009

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

"God does not give His grace as He gives His sunshine - pouring it out on all alike. He discriminates in spiritual blessings. He gives strength according to our need. His eye is ever on us in tender, watchful love, and what we need He supplies."
— J. R. Miller

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Illustration of J. R. Miller — "God does not give His grace as He gives His sunshine - pouring it out on all alike.  He discriminates in spiritual blessings. He gives strength according to our need. His eye is ever on us in tender, watchful love, and what we need He supplies."

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