Quotemeal: Jul. 22nd, 2004

Thursday, July 22, 2004

"We should dedicate ourselves to becoming in this life the most perfect worshippers of God we can possibly be, as we hope to be through all eternity."
— Brother Lawrence

More Quotemeal

"Sin is not an unfortunate slip or a regrettable act; it is a posture of defiance against a holy God."
Max Lucado
"In the final analysis our great problem with holiness is not that our concepts of holiness are feeble, but that our hearts are rebellious. We are selfish,..."
"It were better to have no opinion of God at all than such a one as is unworthy of him; for the one is unbelief - the other is contempt."
Plutarch
"A God who let us prove his existence would be an idol."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Brother Lawrence — "We should dedicate ourselves to becoming in this life the most perfect worshippers of God we can possibly be, as we hope to be through all eternity."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Thursday, July 22, 2004

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people."
A daily guide from the gospels that challenges readers to live for Jesus.
"The Jewish leaders still refused to believe the man had been blind and could now see [after being healed by Jesus], so they called in his parents...."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by. I cry out...."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless."

About This Devotional

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