Quotemeal: Aug. 8th, 1955

Monday, August 8, 1955

"Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."
— François de Sales

More Quotemeal

"One filled with joy preaches without preaching."
"There is an Indian proverb or axiom that says that everyone is a house with 4 rooms, a physical, a mental, an emotional and a spiritual. Most of us tend to live..."
Rumer Godden
"Prayer wonderfully clears the vision; steadies the nerves; defines duty; stiffens the purpose; sweetens and strengthens the spirit."
S. D. Gordon
"You will never find Jesus so precious as when the world is one vast howling wilderness. Then he is like a rose blooming in the midst of the desolation, a rock....."

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Monday, August 8, 1955

A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"As Jesus was leaving [after his accusations against the religious leaders], the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees became hostile and tried....."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Great is the Lord! He is most worthy of praise! ... Let each generation tell its children of your mighty acts; let them proclaim your power."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, king of nations and peoples, This is for all people everywhere - We plead for all people because they all need you. We pray for all..."
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
"When they arrived in Jerusalem, Barnabas and Paul were welcomed by the whole church, including the apostles and elders. They reported everything God...."

Illustration

Illustration of François de Sales — "Do not desire crosses, unless you have borne well those laid on you; it is an abuse to long after martyrdom while unable to bear an insult patiently."

About This Devotional

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