Quotemeal: May. 22nd, 2010

Saturday, May 22, 2010

"The spiritual life is a stern choice. It is not a consoling retreat from the difficulties of existence, but an invitation to enter fully into that difficult existence, and there apply the Charity of God, and bear the cost."
— Evelyn Underhill

More Quotemeal

"Let us therefore become imitators of His endurance; and if we should suffer for His name's sake, let us glorify Him. For He gave this example to us in His own...."
— Polycarp —
"The discussion of prayer is so great that it requires the Father to reveal it, His firstborn Word to teach it, and the Spirit to enable us to think and speak..."
— Origen —
"If your heart takes more pleasure in reading novels, or watching TV, or going to the movies, or talking to friends, rather than just sitting alone with God and...."
— Keith Green —
"Christianity isn't all that complicated … it's Jesus."
— Joni Eareckson Tada —

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Evelyn Underhill — "The spiritual life is a stern choice. It is not a consoling retreat from the difficulties of existence, but an invitation to enter fully into that difficult existence, and there apply the Charity of God, and bear the cost."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Saturday, May 22, 2010

Today's Verse
A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
1 Thessalonians 4:14
"We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'Unfailing Love' (Ps. 130:7)
"O Israel, hope in the Lord; for with the Lord there is unfailing love and with him is full redemption."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Walking in the Light' (Ep. 5:6)
"Dear Father, Help me not to be deceived by empty but high-sounding words that cloak the intent of wickedness. I know that it is because of these..."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Investing in God's Future'
"Dear Precious Disciple, I appreciate your desire to follow Me and put Me first in your life. Your efforts at faithfulness do not go unnoticed. Your....."

About This Devotional

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

More Quotemeal