Quotemeal: May. 21st, 1947

Wednesday, May 21, 1947

"The childish idea that prayer is a handle by which we can take hold of God and obtain whatever we desire, leads to easy disillusionment with both what we had thought to be God and what we had thought to be prayer."
— Robert L. Short

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Illustration of Robert L. Short — "The childish idea that prayer is a handle by which we can take hold of God and obtain whatever we desire, leads to easy disillusionment with both what we had thought to be God and what we had thought to be prayer."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, May 21, 1947

Daily Wisdom
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
Matthew 18:4
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Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Isaiah 40:9
"Our knowledge of Christ is somewhat like climbing one of our Welsh mountains. When you are at the base you see but little: the mountain itself appears..."
Spiritual Warfare
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
'God’s Blessings Protect, Sustain, and Guard You'
"The Lord bless you, and keep you [protect you, sustain you, and guard you]; The Lord make His face shine upon you [with favor], and be gracious to you..."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'You Keep Your Covenant' (2 Ch. 6:14)
"O Lord, God of Israel, there is no God like you in all of heaven and earth. You keep your covenant and show unfailing love to all who walk before you...."

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