Quotemeal: Mar. 10th, 2011

Thursday, March 10, 2011

"Earth's crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God. And only he who sees takes off his shoes, the rest sit round and pluck blackberries."
— Elizabeth Barrett Browning

More Quotemeal

"We too often love things and use people when we should be using things and loving people."
"The prayers and supplications that Christ offered up were, joined with strong cries and tears, herein setting us example not only to pray, but to be fervent and..."
"The purpose of religion — at any rate, the Christian religion — is not to get you into heaven, but to get heaven into you."
"God takes us into deep waters, not to drown us but to cleanse us."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Elizabeth Barrett Browning — "Earth's crammed with heaven, and every common bush afire with God. And only he who sees takes off his shoes, the rest sit round and pluck blackberries."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, March 10, 2011

A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Friend, How's your boat? No, I'm not talking about a literal boat you may own. I'm talking about the things in your life that furnish you..."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"Therefore, anyone who refuses to live by [Paul's instructions] is not disobeying human teaching but is rejecting God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you. But we....."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"Accept God’s salvation as your helmet. And take the sword of the Spirit—that sword is the teaching of God."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"[Continuing his talk with Nicodemus, Jesus said,] "The wind blows wherever it wants. Just as you can hear the wind but can't tell where it comes from...."

About This Devotional

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