Quotemeal: Oct. 9th, 2008

Thursday, October 9, 2008

"God delights to increase the faith of his children. We ought, instead of wanting no trials before victory, no exercise for patience, to be willing to take them from God's hands as a means. Trials, obstacles, difficulties, and sometimes defeats, are the very food of faith."
— George Müller

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"Trials are not enemies of faith but are opportunities to prove God's faithfulness."

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Illustration of George Müller — "God delights to increase the faith of his children. We ought, instead of wanting no trials before victory, no exercise for patience, to be willing to take them from God's hands as a means. Trials, obstacles, difficulties, and sometimes defeats, are the very food of faith."

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