Quotemeal: May. 30th, 2011

Monday, May 30, 2011

"God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to sleep, but permit them to do their work until divinely called to something higher."
— Teresa of Avila

More Quotemeal

"The cross symbolizes a cosmic as well as historic truth. Love conquers the world, but its victory is not an easy one."
"The serene beauty of a holy life is the most powerful influence in the world next to the power of God."
"Without the aid of the divine, man cannot walk even an inch."
"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 Teresa of Avila — "God gave us faculties for our use; each of them will receive its proper reward. Then do not let us try to charm them to sleep, but permit them to do their work until divinely called to something higher."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, May 30, 2011

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The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
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A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.