Quotemeal: Apr. 1st, 2004

Thursday, April 1, 2004

"We pursue God because, and only because, He has first put an urge within us that spurs us to the pursuit."
— A. W. Tozer

More Quotemeal

"God examines both rich and poor, not according to their lands and houses, but according to the riches of their hearts."
— St. Augustine of Hippo —
"Nobody can fight properly and boldly for the faith if he clings to a fear of being stripped of earthly possessions."
— Peter Damian —
"Wealth and riches, that is, an estate above what sufficeth our real occasions and necessities, is in no other sense a 'blessing' than as it is an opportunity..."
— John Tillotson —
"Love consents to all and commands only those who consent. Love is abdication. God is abdication."
— Simone Weil —

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of A. W. Tozer — "We pursue God because, and only because, He has first put an urge within us that spurs us to the pursuit."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, April 1, 2004

What Jesus Did!
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
'Believe My Words and Deeds' (Jn. 5:35-36)
"[Jesus said,] "John [the Baptizer] was like a burning and shining lamp, and you were excited for a while about his message. But I have a greater..."
Unstoppable!
A one-year devotional guide through the book of Acts.
'God Turned Away from Them' (Acts 7:41-43)
"[In his defense before the council, Stephen spoke of his rebellious ancestors and God's judgment on them:] "So they made an idol shaped like a calf,....."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'Slave to All' (1 Co. 9:19-23)
"Dear Father, lover of all peoples, Though I am free from all men, let me become a slave to all, that I may win many, many more people to the cause of..."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Great Joy in Believing'
"Dear Precious One, I know faith is not easy, especially now living nearly two thousand years after My death, burial, and resurrection. So I want us....."

About This Devotional

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

More Quotemeal