Quotemeal: Aug. 17th, 1946

Saturday, August 17, 1946

"Perhaps one reason God delays His answers to our prayers is because He knows we need to be with Him far more than we need the things we ask of Him."
— Ben Patterson

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"The deepest desire of our hearts is for union for God. God created us for union with himself. This is the original purpose of our lives."
"The true character of ministry is a servant's heart."

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Illustration of Ben Patterson — "Perhaps one reason God delays His answers to our prayers is because He knows we need to be with Him far more than we need the things we ask of Him."

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