Quotemeal: Oct. 23rd, 2005

Sunday, October 23, 2005

"Lust is the craving for salt of a man who is dying of thirst."
— Frederick Buechner

More Quotemeal

"All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen."
Emerson
"Believing in the future takes faith. ... We cannot function effectively without a belief in that which does not exist. ... You believe in tomorrow; you believe...."
"The human race is divided into two classes — those who go ahead and do something, and those who sit still and inquire, "Why wasn't it done the other way?""
"Not only does sin hinder prayer; prayer hinders sin. The two are always opposed. The more careless we are about sin, the less we will pray. The more we pray,..."

Have thoughts on this devotional? Leave a comment

Illustration

Illustration of Frederick Buechner — "Lust is the craving for salt of a man who is dying of thirst."

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, October 23, 2005

A daily devotional featuring a Bible verse, thought and prayer.
"Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom."
A daily devotional featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.
"Above all, my brothers, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your "Yes" be yes, and your "No," no, or you will be condemned."
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
"I will praise you in the great assembly, I will fulfill my vows in the presence of those who worship you."
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
"Dear Father, Eternal God, Enable us to hold fast to our confession of Jesus as our great High Priest. We adore him, for even though he passed through..."

About This Devotional

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