Quotemeal: May. 30th, 1947

Friday, May 30, 1947

"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

"Lust is the craving for salt of a man who is dying of thirst."
"May the grace of Christ our Saviour,|And the Father's boundless love,|With the Holy Spirit's favour,|Rest upon us from above."
— John Newton —
"How many people stop because so few say go?"
"There is nothing that we can see on earth which does not either show the wretchedness of man or the mercy of God. One either sees the powerlessness of man..."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

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 Friday, May 30, 1947

Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, Help all of us who reverence Christ to be submissive to each other, even as he submitted himself to the people about him so that he..."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"So that night, as ordered, the soldiers took Paul as far as Antipatris. They returned to the fortress [in Jerusalem] the next morning, while the..."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"But when you [pray and] ask [God], be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave...."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Tell the world [all the wonderful things God has done to save and bless you] — sing it out!"

About This Devotional

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