Quotemeal: Nov. 11th, 1949

Friday, November 11, 1949

"God is always trying to give good things to us, but our hands are too full to receive them."
— St. Augustine of Hippo

More Quotemeal

"When I survey the wondrous cross,|On which the Prince of Glory died,|My richest gain I count but loss,|And pour contempt on all my pride."
Isaac Watts
"Do not be discouraged at your faults; bear with yourself in correcting them, as you would with your neighbor. Lay aside this ardor of mind, which exhausts your...."
"It is not the uniqueness of 'Christianity' as a system that we defend, but the uniqueness of Christ. ... So, because in no other person but Jesus of Nazareth..."
"There are only two kinds of people in the end: those who say to God, 'Thy will be done,' and those to whom God says, in the end, 'Thy will be done.' All that....."
C. S. Lewis

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of St. Augustine of Hippo — "God is always trying to give good things to us, but our hands are too full to receive them."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, November 11, 1949

The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
"Every sifting comes by divine command and permission. Satan must ask leave before he can lay a finger upon Job. Nay, more, in some sense our siftings...."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"[Peter continued explaining what happened with Cornelius, saying:] "Just then three men who had been sent from Caesarea arrived at the house where we..."
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his very soul?"
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Precious Disciple, To truly worship Me as Lord you must offer yourself to Me heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:28-31). Your worship..."

About This Devotional

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