Quotemeal: Jan. 1st, 1958

Wednesday, January 1, 1958

"Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols."
— Thomas Mann

More Quotemeal

"To worship is to quicken the conscience by the holiness of God, to feed the mind with the truth of God, to purge the imagination by the beauty of God, to open....."
"The race of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other. We cannot exist without mutual help. All therefore that need aid have a right to ask it of..."
Walter Scott
"Christianity does not consist in any partial amendment of our lives, any particular moral virtues, but in an entire change of our natural temper, a life wholly...."
William Law
"God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say 'thank you?'"

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Thomas Mann — "Time has no divisions to mark its passage, there is never a thunder-storm or blare of trumpets to announce the beginning of a new month or year. Even when a new century begins it is only we mortals who ring bells and fire off pistols."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Wednesday, January 1, 1958

A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
"Dear Child of God, Sometimes the truth is simply hard to comprehend. I'm not talking about a truth that is intellectually tough to comprehend...."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding."
A daily devotional about God's power for our battles.
"A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger. Wise people use knowledge when they speak, but fools pour...."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I entrust my spirit into your hand. Rescue me, Lord, for you are a faithful God."

About This Devotional

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