Quotemeal: Apr. 27th, 2018

Friday, April 27, 2018

"It is easy to want things from the Lord and yet not want the Lord Himself, as though the gift could ever be preferable to the Giver."
— St. Augustine of Hippo

More Quotemeal

"So what to do? Two Things, it seems to me. At least two. Use up each day. Fill it overflowing with good. Deliberately enjoy it. Two, begin now. Mend a..."
"This is the true nature of home - it is the place of peace; the shelter, not only from injury, but from all terror, doubt and division."
John Ruskin
"The gospel is so simple that simple children can understand it, and it is so profound that studies by the wisest theologians will never exhaust its riches."
"For the rest of my life I'm going to trust that God is always at work in all things, and give him thanks long before my simplest prayers are answered."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "It is easy to want things from the Lord and yet not want the Lord Himself, as though the gift could ever be preferable to the Giver."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, April 27, 2018

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Do you want a house for your soul? Do you ask, "What is the purchase?" It is something less than proud human nature will like to give. It is without....."
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
"[The Lord said:] "I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see..."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"The Lord abhors dishonest scales, but accurate weights are his delight."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I will praise your mighty deeds, O Sovereign Lord. I will tell everyone that you alone are just."

About This Devotional

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