Quotemeal: Aug. 15th, 2011

Monday, August 15, 2011

"We implore the mercy of God, not that He may leave us at peace in our vices, but that He may deliver us from them."
— Blaise Pascal

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"Faith is unutterable trust in God, trust which never dreams that He will not stand by us."
"If we would talk less and pray more about them, things would be better than they are in the world: at least, we should be better enabled to bear them."
John Owen

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Illustration

Illustration of Blaise Pascal — "We implore the mercy of God, not that He may leave us at peace in our vices, but that He may deliver us from them."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, August 15, 2011

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
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"He who ignores discipline comes to poverty and shame, but whoever heeds correction is honored."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
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About This Devotional

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