Quotemeal: Jul. 12th, 2005

Tuesday, July 12, 2005

"Shared joy is double joy and shared sorrow is half-sorrow."
— Swedish Proverb

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"I am always content with what happens; for I know that what God chooses is better than what I choose."
— Epictetus —
"The test of a preacher is that his congregation goes away saying, not, "What a lovely sermon!" but, "I will do something!""
— Francis of Sales —
"Come all crosses, welcome, welcome! so I may get my heart full of my Lord Jesus."
— Samuel Rutherford —
"Once you make up your mind never to stand waiting and hesitating when your conscience tells you what you ought to do, and you have got the key to every blessing..."
— John Keble —

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Illustration of Swedish Proverb — "Shared joy is double joy and shared sorrow is half-sorrow."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Tuesday, July 12, 2005

Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Into Your Hand' (Ps. 31:5)
"I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, Lord, for you are a faithful God."
Today's Verse
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Philippians 1:29
"For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for him."
Daily Wisdom
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Proverbs 4:7
"Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding."
Praying with Paul
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'The Measure of Greatness' (1 Co. 3:21-23)
"Dear Father, kind and generous God, Let us look for the imitation of Jesus in the lives of others, for you have made this the measure of greatness......"

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

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