Quotemeal: Jun. 16th, 1963

Sunday, June 16, 1963

"I choose gentleness... Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself."
— Max Lucado

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"The voices of the world are loud and sparse, but the voice of God is a constant whisper."
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Illustration of Max Lucado — "I choose gentleness... Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle. If I raise my voice may it be only in praise. If I clench my fist, may it be only in prayer. If I make a demand, may it be only of myself."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, June 16, 1963

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What Jesus Did!
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'Please Stay!' (Jn. 4:40-41)
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Quotemeal is a daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.

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